"David Montgomery ran for 716 yards on 158 carries last season for the Lions. He played in all 17 games, but finished with fewer than 1,000 scrimmage yards for the first time in his career. Montgomery finishes is time in Detroit having generated 638 touches, 3,156 total yards, and 33 touchdowns in 45 games over three seasons."
"For the Texans, they get a running back who can be part of a committee (as he was with the Lions) or be a load-carrying weapon (as he was with the Bears). Considering the questions regarding Joe Mixon's future in Houston, bolstering the backfield makes sense for the Texans."
"Montgomery, a third-round pick (73rd overall) in the 2019 NFL Draft, was a fan favorite who was underutilized in Matt Nagy's offensive scheme and (unsurpirsingly) found success in Detroit - thanks, in part, to Ben Johnson's scheme when he was the Lions' offensive coordinator."
Running back David Montgomery is being traded from the Detroit Lions to the Houston Texans in a deal involving Juice Scruggs and draft picks. Montgomery rushed for 716 yards on 158 carries last season while playing all 17 games for Detroit. Over three seasons with the Lions, he accumulated 3,156 total yards and 33 touchdowns across 45 games. Previously a fan favorite with the Chicago Bears, Montgomery thrived in Detroit's offensive system. The Texans acquire a versatile running back who can operate in a committee or as a primary ball carrier, addressing potential questions about Joe Mixon's future. The Lions gain over $3.5 million in salary cap space and begin reimagining their backfield.
Read at Bleacher Nation
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]