Dan Skuta

Dan Skuta

No. 51, 55
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1986-04-21) April 21, 1986 (age 38) Burton, Michigan, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	269 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school:	Carman-Ainsworth (Flint Township, Michigan)
College:	Grand Valley State
Undrafted:	2009
Career history
Cincinnati Bengals (2009–2012) San Francisco 49ers (2013–2014) Jacksonville Jaguars (2015–2016) Chicago Bears (2017)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackle: 201 Sacks: 7.0 Forced fumbles: 6 Fumble recoveries: 1 Defensive touchdowns: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Dan Skuta (born April 21, 1986) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Grand Valley State and was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2009. Skuta was also a member of the San Francisco 49ers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Chicago Bears.

Professional career

Cincinnati Bengals

Skuta signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2009 and played with them until 2012.

San Francisco 49ers

Skuta signed with the San Francisco 49ers in 2013. He scored his first touchdown when he recovered a fumble forced by linebacker Patrick Willis and returned it 47 yards for the score.^[1]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On March 11, 2015, Skuta signed a five-year, $20.5 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.^[2] He was released on April 11, 2017.^[3]

Chicago Bears

On May 8, 2017, Skuta signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears.^[4] He was released on September 2, 2017.^[5]

NFL career statistics

Legend
	Led the league
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2009	CIN	8	0	8	6	2	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2010	CIN	16	1	16	11	5	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
2011	CIN	16	3	31	16	15	0.5	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
2012	CIN	16	0	27	16	11	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
2013	SFO	16	8	28	21	7	0.0	3	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	47	1
2014	SFO	14	10	33	25	8	5.0	5	0	0	0	0	1	3	0	0	0
2015	JAX	13	8	40	32	8	1.5	3	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0
2016	JAX	13	2	18	15	3	0.0	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
		112	32	201	142	59	7.0	14	0	0	0	0	6	6	1	47	1

Playoffs

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2009	CIN	1	0	1	0	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2011	CIN	1	0	1	1	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2012	CIN	1	0	1	1	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2013	SFO	3	0	4	3	1	2.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
		6	0	7	5	2	2.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Personal life

Dan Skuta is from Flint, Michigan. He attended Grand Valley State University, from which he graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical education. He now presides as the defensive coordinator coach at Flint's Powers Catholic High School.

References

1. Carman-Ainsworth's Dan Skuta scores first NFL touchdown for 49ers in London (video included)
2. Oehser, John (March 11, 2015). "Dan Skuta: Versatility a key". Jaguars.com. Archived from the original on March 12, 2015. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
3. "Offseason moves continue: LB Dan Skuta released". Jaguars.com. April 11, 2017.
4. Mayer, Larry (May 8, 2017). "Bears sign LB Skuta to one-year deal". ChicagoBears.com.
5. Mayer, Larry (September 2, 2017). "Bears reach NFL's 53-man roster limit". ChicagoBears.com. Archived from the original on April 7, 2018.

External links

• Chicago Bears bio Archived May 14, 2017, at the Wayback Machine