"Montgomery rushed for 2,506 yards and 33 touchdowns in three seasons with the Lions, playing a key role in their ascension from also-ran to NFC contender under Dan Campbell. Detroit reached the NFC Championship Game in the 2023 season, suffering a heartbreaking defeat to the San Francisco 49ers, before being stunned by the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round the following campaign."
"Gibbs has been named to the Pro Bowl in each of his three seasons since being drafted in the first round in 2023. A true home-run hitter, he has rushed for 3,580 yards and 39 touchdowns in that time and added significant value in the passing game. Indeed, Gibbs has racked up 1,449 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns as a pass-catcher in his career with Detroit."
"There is no doubting Montgomery's talents. Yet, with the speedy Gibbs eligible for a likely lucrative contract extension this offseason, the decision to move on from the 28-year-old Montgomery makes sense from a financial perspective for the Lions."
The Detroit Lions traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans in exchange for a fourth-round pick, a seventh-round pick, and offensive lineman Juice Scruggs. Montgomery accumulated 2,506 rushing yards and 33 touchdowns across three seasons with Detroit, contributing to the Lions' rise as an NFC contender. However, with Jahmyr Gibbs eligible for a lucrative contract extension and having demonstrated elite production with 3,580 rushing yards, 39 touchdowns, and 1,449 receiving yards, the Lions moved on from the 28-year-old Montgomery for financial reasons. The Texans acquire a prolific running back to strengthen their struggling rushing attack.
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