Dan Skipper intervenes in Detroit Lions minicamp fight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:07 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
At a recent minicamp practice, Dan Skipper, an assistant coach for the Detroit Lions, stepped in to break up a fight between reserve offensive tackle Devin Cochran and rookie defensive end Anthony Lucas. The altercation erupted during walkthroughs following a play, escalating from pushing to punches. Coaches and players quickly intervened to separate the combatants, with Skipper being one of the first to help restore order. Tensions often run high in offseason workouts as players compete for roster spots. Fortunately, the situation was resolved without further incident, allowing practice to continue.
- •Dan Skipper broke up a fight at Lions minicamp on June 17.
- •The altercation involved Devin Cochran and Anthony Lucas.
- •Skipper intervened despite being warned by Hank Fraley.
- •Competitive tensions are common during offseason practices.
- •The fight was quickly de-escalated by coaches and players.
- 8:07 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Skipper Breaks Up Fight At Detroit Lions Minicamp
"Dan Skipper helped break up a Lions minicamp fight shortly after Hank Fraley jokingly warned him not to fight anyone.
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