The Detroit Lions are reportedly releasing veteran offensive tackle Dan Skipper in a move that is surprising to say the least. Here's what Lions beat writers are thinking is behind the move.

Skipper, who turns 31 next month, took some first-teams reps at left tackle this summer while Taylor Decker was rehabbing from offseason shoulder surgery. He struggled at times in training camp, especially when going against Aidan Hutchinson, but his release was somewhat unexpected by observers.

The Detroit Lions have made a decision on popular offensive lineman Dan Skipper. According to Detroit Football Network, the team has informed the veteran offensive lineman that he is being released.