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Dan Skuta | Linebacker

Team: San Francisco 49ers
Age / DOB:  (27) / 4/21/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 248
College: Grand Valley State
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The 49ers are "mainly" using Dan Skuta at outside linebacker.
"He's got some good versatility outside and inside," coach Jim Harbaugh said. "But, right now, (we are) mainly working as an outside linebacker. But he has the ability to go inside as well." Regardless of his position designation, the majority of Skuta's snaps will come on special teams. Jun 4 - 9:24 PM
Source: CSN Bay Area

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Dan Skuta - LB - 49ers

49ers signed LB Dan Skuta, formerly of the Bengals, to a two-year contract.

Skuta goes 6-foot-2, 248 and has a productive special teams background. The 49ers are looking for another Blake Costanzo, and Skuta has that kind of ability on kick cover. The 27-year-old also adds depth as a reserve inside linebacker.
Mar 15 - 12:31 AM
Dan Skuta - LB - 49ers

Free agent LB Dan Skuta will visit the 49ers.

After losing out on special teams ace Lorenzo Alexander, the 49ers are turning their attention to another one in Skuta. He played just 116 snaps on defense in Cincinnati last season, but registered 26 tackles.
Related: 49ers
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter
Mar 14 - 1:19 PM
Dan Skuta - LB - 49ers

Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis has not named a replacement for LB Thomas Howard.

With Thomas Howard out for the season, it's not a simple swap for the Bengals, as they do not have another LB who can play an every-down role. Dan Skuta is expected to get most of the work on early downs, with rookie Vontaze Burfict also possibly seeing snaps there. Vincent Rey would then rotate in on passing downs. There's no IDP fantasy value to be had here.
Related: Vincent Rey, Vontaze Burfict
Source: Bengals.com
Sat, Sep 15, 2012 11:01:00 AM
Dan Skuta - LB - 49ers

Bengals re-signed restricted free agent LB Dan Skuta to a one-year, $1.26 million contract.

Skuta made a free agent visit to the Chiefs, but they must have never made him a serious offer-sheet proposal. The 26-year-old core special teamer will return as a top backup at middle linebacker and on the strong side.
Fri, Apr 13, 2012 02:09:00 PM
Dan Skuta - LB - 49ers

Restricted free agent LB Dan Skuta visited the Chiefs.

An undrafted free agent, Skuta was tendered at the original-round level, so the Bengals wouldn't receive draft-pick compensation if he signed an offer sheet they decided not to match. Primarily a reserve and special teamer in Cincinnati, it's possible Skuta could see heavy snaps in Kansas City as a run-stopping TED linebacker opposite Derrick Johnson. He hasn't taken any other visits.
Related: Chiefs
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Tue, Mar 27, 2012 04:14:00 PM
Dan Skuta - LB - 49ers

Bengals tendered restricted free agent LB Dan Skuta at the original pick level.

Skuta is a former undrafted free agent, so Cincinnati would net no compensation if another team signed him to an offer sheet it couldn't match. The Bengals shouldn't have to worry about that, but Skuta is a versatile, productive linebacker with special teams value. The tender value is $1.26 million.
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter
Mon, Mar 12, 2012 07:38:00 PM
Dan Skuta - LB - 49ers

The Cincinnati Enquirer calls Dan Skuta the "early favorite" to be the Bengals' starting strong-side linebacker with Rey Maualuga moving to middle linebacker this season.

Primarily a special teams player to this point in his career, Skuta notched just 16 tackles and zero sacks in 16 games a season ago. Finding an upgrade on the open market could be a priority for the Bengals once free agency begins.
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer
Sun, Jul 24, 2011 10:15:00 AM
Dan Skuta - LB - 49ers

Bengals LB Dan Skuta has recently been working out at fullback.

Skuta ran for over 1,000 yards and 20 TDs in high school, though he'd be a lead blocker in Cincinnati's scheme. He's primarily a special teams player.
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer
Wed, Aug 11, 2010 09:55:00 AM

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