"Montgomery, known as 'Knuckles' for his strength, and Gibbs, aka 'Sonic' because of his speed, made NFL history together after being nicknamed for the 1990s video game characters. The duo set the NFL record for the most games with a touchdown scored by a running back duo in league history (15), but they will now begin a new journey."
"Houston had a lackluster rushing attack last season, ranking 22nd in rushing yards per game (108). The Texans were led by rookie Woody Marks with 703 yards, with him overtaking late free agency add Nick Chubb midseason. Neither was supposed to be the starter as Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon missed the season with an unexpected foot injury that never healed."
"After the season finished, it was clear the Texans didn't think that room was good enough to get the offense to the physical downhill style they're targeting. Adding Montgomery provides some clarity on how Houston will move forward in the offseason."
The Detroit Lions traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, a 2026 fourth-round pick, and a 2027 seventh-rounder. Montgomery and teammate Jahmyr Gibbs, nicknamed 'Knuckles' and 'Sonic' respectively after video game characters, made NFL history by setting the record for most games with a touchdown scored by a running back duo with 15 games. The Texans, who ranked 22nd in rushing yards per game last season, aim to strengthen their running back room after injuries limited Pro Bowl back Joe Mixon. Montgomery will serve as Houston's lead back for the 2026 season, while the Lions will feature Gibbs more prominently.
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