Dan Skuta - Support Your Local Defense

Former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Dan Skuta is on a mission: to provide Jags fans throughout Duval County and beyond the opportunity not only to show their Jags pride, but to do so while supporting children-in-need throughout the local community.

Dan Skuta and his team do this through Sacksonville, a t-shirt and apparel brand dedicated to raising support for those who take the field to protect what matters most—and to protecting local kids against the problem of hunger across Duval County and throughout the region.

This is Big Cat Country

Sacksonville is proud to support Jacksonville football, and to provide fans the t-shirts and merchandise that reflect their commitment to one of the most dominating defenses in the NFL. Sacksonville is rewarded by the opportunity to support the Jags D while tackling the issue of childhood hunger throughout the Greater Jacksonville area.

Dan Skuta - Jacksonville Jaguars Linebacker from 2015 to 2016

Dan Skuta played with four teams during his NFL tenure, including the Cincinnati Bengals, San Francisco 49ers, Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears.

All told, Skuta enjoyed nine seasons in the pros—a career marked by multi-year, multimillion-dollar deals, highlight-grabbing plays and an unrelenting commitment to hard work, intensity and winning both on and off the field.

2015-2016 Seasons with Jacksonville

Former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Dan Skuta played two years with the squad—a brief tenure that began with the signing of a five-year, $20 million contract in 2015. Skuta earned this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity following success with such teams as Cincinnati and San Francisco, where his play never failed to inspire teammates and captivate the home field crowd.

Skuta retired from the League in 2017 following a serious hip injury. He has since maintained a leadership role with such brands as Sacksonville and Sack Francisco. 

Dan Skuta - 49ers Success During Bill Walsh Era

Dan Skuta played football with the 49ers for two of his nine seasons in the National Football League. A linebacker with the club between 2013 and 2014, Dan Skuta was a devoted teammate and hard worker both on and off the field—proving himself a play maker and impact player throughout his brief tenure with the Niners.

49ers Success with Bill Walsh

Many years before Dan Skuta joined the team, the 49ers were under the direction of legendary coach Bill Walsh—innovator behind the game-changing West Coast offense and leader of three Super Bowl-winning teams during the 1980s. 

Under Bill Walsh, as well as Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana, the Forty Niners:

• Won their first-ever Super Bowl title (XVI) against the Cincinnati Bengals in 1981.
  
• Captured Super Bowl XIX against the Miami Dolphins in 1984.
  
• And achieved nail-biting victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl XXIII in 1988.

Dan Skuta - 49ers Brief History

Dan Skuta enjoyed playing linebacker for the 49ers for two seasons (2013-2014)—as well as the opportunity to become but a small part of the franchise’s extensive and storied history. 

Skuta looks back fondly on his time with the club, and of the chance to play for one of the most legendary clubs in the history of the NFL.

49ers Historical Benchmarks

As Dan Skuta knows, the 49ers have an extensive historical background—one that finds its origins all the way back to 1946. 

Some of the more notable moments in franchise history include:

• Its foundation as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) in 1946.
  
  
• The team’s official entry into the NFL in 1949.
  
  
• The team’s first NFL playoff appearance, which took place in 1957
  
  
• Its relocation from Kezar Stadium to the historic Candlestick Park in 1971.
  
  
• The franchise’s first Super Bowl appearance and victory, which occurred in 1981 (Super Bowl XVI)..

Dan Skuta - San Francisco 49ers Spirit

Dan Skuta was a San Francisco 49ers linebacker and dedicated teammate for two seasons in the middle of his career. 

As such, Skuta became immersed in that famous 49ers spirit—that which encapsulates every Niners home game and which drives the city’s unwavering support and commitment to the franchise. 

Dan Skuta Former Jacksonville Jaguars Linebacker - Hobbies and Outside Interests

Dan Skuta once played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, enjoying a productive stint as linebacker. Skuta continually proved himself not only a valued teammate and playmaker, but someone who could always be counted on to do whatever was needed to achieve victory.

Hobbyist, Outdoorsman, Businessman

Now retired from the game, Dan Skuta - former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker - enjoys a myriad of activities. 

An avid outdoorsman and hobbyist, Skuta enjoys:

• The thrill of the hunt; the chance to engage with nature and utilize one’s skill to track down elusive prey.
  
• The peace of fishing, either by the shore of a serene lakeside or aboard a fast-moving vessel in the middle of the water.
  
• The adrenaline rush of four-wheeling, particularly on the back of a quick-moving ATV.

Dan Skuta, Former 49ers Linebacker - Performing at Your Best

Former San Francisco 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker, Dan Skuta, has played competitive sports his entire life, providing him a special level of perspective and insight when it comes to preparing for the pressures of game day.

Having run onto the gridiron at every level the sport has to offer (high school, college, and NFL) Daniel Skuta knows how easily your nerves can take over if you are unable to contain them.Performing at your best on game day requires the ability to:

• Focus only on what you can control: This means what you alone can contribute on the field of play from start to finish.
  
• Trust in yourself: Learning technique is for practice. Executing that technique is what gameday is all about.
  
• Commitment:Be committed to bringing your all on gameday and to leaving your best effort on the field.