ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions have reportedly informed veteran offensive tackle Dan Skipper that he is being released.

Skipper’s release -- even with his history of being cut and signed over and over again by the franchise -- is a slight surprise. The 30-year-old has been the team’s extra blocker in heavy sets for the last couple of years and has filled holes on the O-line more than a couple of times.

He started his career with the Lions in 2017, then found his way back in 2019. He’s appeared in 44 games over the last three seasons, including a career-high 17 last year. Skipper has even started 11 times over the previous three seasons, with five of those coming in 2024.

Skipper struggled against the likes of Aidan Hutchinson and Marcus Davenport in training camp. But continued to re

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