Colts make final roster cuts, release Skipper

Former Razorback Dan Skipper was cut by the Colts on Tuesday.

Former Arkansas offensive lineman Dan Skipper made a strong push to make the Indianapolis Colts final 53-man roster, but the six-year veteran was released by the team Tuesday.

Since being signed as a free agent by Dallas in 2017, the 6-foot-10, 326-pound Skipper has spent time with seven different franchises, playing in 28 games, with five starts.

The Arvada, Colo., native was a four-year starter for the Hogs from 2013-16, starting the final 47 games of his career, the second-longest streak in program history. Skipper is one of just six offensive linemen in program history to earn All-SEC honors twice in a career. He also used his height and strength to block seven field goal attempts on special teams,