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Dan Skipper responds to Tom Brady's comments on practice squad players

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Dan Skipper responds to Tom Brady's comments on practice squad players
Summary

Detroit Lions offensive lineman Dan Skipper criticized Tom Brady's remarks on practice squad players during an appearance on the Champion Mindset podcast. Brady acknowledged the importance of practice squad roles but suggested many players are unprepared when expectations rise. Skipper, with experience on both practice squads and active rosters, defended these players, asserting that they face significant challenges and often do not prefer remaining in their roles. His comments came amid a wider discussion sparked by Brady's statements about the pressures players encounter when transitioning to the active roster.

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  • •Skipper labels Brady's remarks as 'absolute bull***t.'
  • •Brady's comments originated from a podcast covering challenges of roster transitions.
  • •Skipper has experience as an undrafted free agent since 2017.
  • •He argues players on practice squads rarely prefer that status over active roster roles.
  • •The exchange has fueled discussions across the NFL regarding player readiness.
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Detroit Lions offensive lineman Dan Skipper strongly disagreed with Tom Brady's recent comments about practice squad players, calling the take "absolute bull***t."

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