Dan Skipper officially announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday, and the Detroit Lions quickly honored one of the franchise’s most beloved role players with a heartfelt — and hilarious — tribute video.

Shortly after Skipper’s retirement announcement, the Lions released a montage celebrating his memorable run in Detroit. The video highlights everything fans came to love about Skipper: toughness, grit, humor, and a relentless team-first mindset that made him a cult hero among Lions fans.

The tribute video features several iconic moments from Skipper’s career with the Lions, including his signature “reporting as eligible” calls, his unforgettable touchdown reception, and head coach Dan Campbell awarding him a game ball inside the locker room. While Skipper was never a stat-sheet star, the clips showcase the impact he consistently made when called upon.

The Lions also leaned into Skipper’s larger-than-life personality. Lighthearted scenes show him admiring hydrangeas like a proud suburban dad, alongside a classic postgame moment where Campbell embraces him as Skipper looks completely drained after giving everything he had on the field.

Funny, emotional, and perfectly on-brand, the tribute video was a fitting sendoff for Dan Skipper. For a player who embodied the “next man up” mentality and earned the respect of teammates and fans through effort, toughness, and heart, the Detroit Lions delivered a farewell that felt just right.