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49ers DE Arik Armstead says feel-good Lions lineman regularly calls players N-word

Towering lineman Dan Skipper was the feel-good story of the NFL on Sunday, moving inside for his first career start at guard after a half-decade on practice squads and getting spot snaps. Lions coach Dan Campbell had his team chanting Skipper's name in the locker room after a 36-27 win over the Commanders.

49ers defensive lineman Arik Armstead quickly recognized Skipper despite his obscurity: Hey, it's that racist guy!

The NFL posted locker room video of Skipper on Monday, which Armstead reshared on Instagram with the caption, "So we cheering for racist now?