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David Montgomery, traded from Detroit to the Houston Texans, insists he is more than a traditional power back and plans to showcase a versatile game—burst, hands, and durability—to shoulder a heavy workload alongside QB C.J. Stroud. The veteran back claims he's in his prime and has the off-season work to handle a bigload, while helping Houston revive its ground game after last season’s decline and potentially fuel a deeper playoff push.
David Montgomery — who had a career-low 716 rushing yards last season — says he’s in his prime and ready to be a major contributor for the Houston Texans after being traded from Detroit, aiming to bolster the ground game alongside quarterback C.J. Stroud under coach DeMeco Ryans.
Amon-Ra St. Brown says he’s sick to see David Montgomery traded to the Texans, but he’s happy for Montgomery to get a bigger, starting role in Houston. He praises Montgomery’s team-first mindset, notes Gibbs’ rise in Detroit, and believes Montgomery will have a true RB1 opportunity with his new team.
Kevin Patra grades five notable 2026 offseason trades across running back, wide receiver, offensive line, defensive line and cornerback: David Montgomery to the Houston Texans (Texans grade A-; Lions receive Juice Scruggs and picks), DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills (Bills grade B-; Bears receive a 2026 second-round pick, Bears grade A-), Tytus Howard to the Cleveland Browns (grade B), Jermaine Johnson II–T'Vondre Sweat swap (Jets receive Sweat; Titans receive Johnson II, grade C+), and Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams (Rams receive McDuffie; Chiefs acquire a No. 29 pick plus additional picks; grade B). The grades weigh each move’s fit for team needs, cap impact and future draft capital as 2026 unfolds.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown says he's upset about the David Montgomery trade to Houston, praising Montgomery as a selfless teammate who deserved a bigger role. The Lions received a 2026 fourth-round pick, a future seventh-rounder, and OL Juice Scruggs in exchange for Montgomery, who had been behind Jahmyr Gibbs. St. Brown joked that Montgomery would be an RB1 on 31 other teams, while noting Detroit’s two-back system may limit his carries and predicting Montgomery will be the primary back in Houston alongside Woody Marks. The sentiment is bittersweet, but he wishes Montgomery success with the Texans.
The Detroit Lions traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans for Houston’s 2026 fourth‑round pick, a 2027 seventh‑round pick, and offensive lineman Juice Scruggs. The move leaves Detroit with nine 2026 draft selections and sparks discussion about potential compensatory picks and how GM Brad Holmes might maneuver in the first round.
The Detroit Lions are at the center of trade-season chatter with a possible blockbuster for Maxx Crosby, as NFL teams ramp up activity. The Lions already traded David Montgomery to the Texans for Juice Scruggs and two draft picks, and GM Brad Holmes indicated at the NFL combine that this could be one of the most trade-heavy offseasons in memory.
Detroit traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans in exchange for the Texans’ 2026 fourth‑round pick, a 2027 seventh‑round pick, and offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, prompting analysts to weigh in on the move and how Detroit will patch the backfield around Jahmyr Gibbs.
Houston traded for veteran running back David Montgomery, effectively ending any chance of bringing back Joe Mixon or Nick Chubb in 2026. Montgomery, who turns 29 this June, figures to lead a backfield with rookie Woody Marks, while Mixon is expected to be released after an injury-plagued season and Chubb remains a free agent. The deal includes a fourth‑round pick, and Montgomery carries a $6 million cap hit this year with $9 million in 2027, signaling Houston’s plan to pair an aging but proven back with a developing talent as they overhaul the offensive line.
The Lions traded David Montgomery to the Texans for a 2026 fourth-round pick, a 2027 seventh-rounder, and OL Juice Scruggs. The Jets remain intent on keeping Breece Hall through 2026 and may use a franchise or transition tag or sign a short extension by the March deadline; Hall’s 24-year-old age and cost certainty could boost his market value and the Jets’ leverage, with a Hall trade still on the table if the market dictates.
According to an AP source, the Detroit Lions have traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans.
Detroit trades running back David Montgomery to Houston for a 4th-round pick, a 7th-round pick, and offensive lineman Juice Scruggs; Montgomery tallied 2,506 rushing yards and 33 TDs in Detroit, pairing with Jahmyr Gibbs, as Houston targets a lead back after Joe Mixon's injury and last year’s top rusher Woody Marks.
Detroit trading David Montgomery to Houston for a fourth-round pick, a seventh-round pick, and center Juice Scruggs, after Montgomery grew unhappy with a reduced role behind Jahmyr Gibbs. Montgomery had 33 rushing TDs for Detroit over the last three seasons, and the move frees cap space while pairing Gibbs with a younger, cheaper back in Houston.
The Detroit Lions agreed to trade running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans for a package that includes a fourth‑round pick, offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, and a seventh‑round pick. Montgomery, 28, saw his role shrink in 2025 as Jahmyr Gibbs emerged, finishing with 716 rushing yards, eight touchdowns and 24 receptions. Detroit had wanted to keep him, but Houston’s offer proved compelling, with the trade becoming official at the start of the league year on March 11.
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler says Lions RB David Montgomery wants out, and Detroit could trade him for a modest Day 3 pick as Jahmyr Gibbs has become the backfield focal point, with Montgomery posting career-lows last season.