Detroit Lions Trade Running Back David Montgomery to Houston Texans for Draft Picks and Player

The Detroit Lions traded veteran running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round pick, a seventh-round pick, and offensive lineman Juice Scruggs. Montgomery's role diminished during the 2025 season, leading to speculation about his desire to leave, which he publicly denied. The trade ends the Lions' two-back system with Jahmyr Gibbs, who expressed support for Montgomery's future decisions. The move reflects both the team's strategic changes and Montgomery's reduced involvement last season.