Introduction
Tuzar Skipper (born June 5, 1995) is an American football linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Toledo.
College career
Skipper played college football for Monroe College from 2014 to 2015 and for Toledo from 2016 to 2018. In 2014 and 2015, he was named to the All-NEFC second team. In 2018, he was named to the All-MAC third team.
Professional career
Pittsburgh Steelers
Skipper was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2019. After making the Steelers initial 53-man roster, Skipper was waived prior to Week 1 on September 7, 2019.
New York Giants
On September 9, 2019, Skipper was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants. He was waived on October 22, 2019 and re-signed to the practice squad.
Pittsburgh Steelers (second stint)
On November 19, 2019, Skipper was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers off the Giants practice squad. On December 30, Skipper was re-signed by the Steelers to a two-year contract.