"The Detroit Lions are trading running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs and two draft picks, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday. The Lions also will receive fourth- and sixth-round draft picks, the sources said."
"Montgomery rushed for 716 yards and eight touchdowns last season, his third with the Lions. His role in Detroit has steadily diminished, however, because of the emergence of Jahmyr Gibbs."
"Montgomery joins a backfield that includes Woody Marks, who rushed for 703 yards in 2025, his rookie season. Marks shared carries with veteran running back Nick Chubb, who is a pending free agent, before becoming the lead back later in the season."
The Detroit Lions traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs and fourth- and sixth-round draft picks. Montgomery rushed for 716 yards and eight touchdowns in his third season with Detroit, but his role diminished due to the emergence of Jahmyr Gibbs. Montgomery joins a Texans backfield featuring rookie Woody Marks, who rushed for 703 yards in 2025, and veteran Nick Chubb, a pending free agent. Running back Joe Mixon, acquired by Houston two years ago, missed the entire 2025 season with a foot injury, and his status remains uncertain.
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