Dan Skuta (born April 21, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Grand Valley State Lakers 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.Carman-Ainsworth's Dan Skuta scores first NFL touchdown for 49ers in London (video included)
Jacksonville Jaguars On March 11, 2015, Skuta signed a five-year, $20.5 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was released on April 11, 2017.
Chicago Bears On May 8, 2017, Skuta signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears. He was released on September 2, 2017.
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.
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External links Chicago Bears bio