US EditionDetroit Lions to Trade Running Back David Montgomery to Houston Texans
Houston strengthens its backfield by acquiring David Montgomery, who rushed for 716 yards and eight touchdowns last season, while Detroit gains offensive lineman Juice Scruggs and two draft picks.
- On Mar 2, 2026, the Detroit Lions traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs and two draft picks, but reports conflict on whether picks are fourth-and-sixth or fourth-and-seventh round.
- Detroit's backfield role for Montgomery declined as Jahmyr Gibbs earned more touches, prompting Houston to pursue a potential starter due to Mixon's uncertain status after missing 2025 with a foot injury.
- Montgomery produced 716 rushing yards and eight touchdowns last season, despite a career-low 158 attempts, for Houston, while Scruggs started 13 games in 2024 but only one in 2025.
- Montgomery is expected to immediately top the Texans' running back depth chart, and the Lions save about $3.5 million in cap room from the trade.
- Montgomery's final two contract years transfer to Houston for $18 million over two seasons, and the trade was reported on Mar 2, 2026 after Montgomery's social-media post addressed rumors.
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Detroit Lions Trade Running Back David Montgomery
Photo: Matt Marton ~ IMAGN IMAGES DETROIT, MICH. ~ Running back David Montgomery’s time as a Detroit Lion is up. ESPN and other national and local outlets reported Monday morning that Detroit traded Montgomery to the Houston Texans for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, a fourth-round NFL Draft pick, and a seventh-round selection. Montgomery suffered a decline in touches due to the emergence of star running back Jahmyr Gibbs and the lack of produ…
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Lions trade disgruntled Montgomery to Texans for Scruggs, 4th- and 7th-round picks, AP source says
The Detroit Lions have traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs along with fourth- and seventh-round picks, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Lions trade David Montgomery to Texans for OL, picks
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