US EditionLions Reportedly Trade RB David Montgomery to 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.
- The Detroit Lions traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs and draft picks.
- Montgomery's role with the Lions was diminishing due to the rise of Jahmyr Gibbs, leading to his desire for a trade.
- The trade allows the Texans to improve their rushing attack, which ranked last in yards per rush after contact in 2025, while enabling them to cut veteran running back Joe Mixon.
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DETROIT – (Alan Vanegas) The Detroit Lions said goodbye to one of their most important players of recent seasons after finalizing the trade of running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans, ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Last Monday, March 2, reports cited by the Lions themselves confirmed the trade. […] The post Detroit Lions say goodbye to David Montgomery after trading him to Houston Texans in the NFL appeared first on Latino Detroit.
What Detroit Lions are getting in OL Juice Scruggs
After consistent reports of running back David Montgomery getting shopped, a deal finally broke on Monday. The Detroit Lions sent the 28-year-old to Houston for a 2026 fourth-round pick, a 2027 seventh-round pick, and interior offensive lineman Juice Scruggs.
Lions trade David Montgomery to Texans hours after veteran’s sarcastic response to rumors
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! David Montgomery may not have wanted out of Detroit, but the Lions made it so on Monday in a deal with the Houston Texans. The Lions are trading the veteran running back to the Texans in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round pick, a 2027 seventh-round pick and offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, according to multiple reports. This comes just hours after Montgomery responded to an ESPN report which stated he …
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Independent EspañolBy Larry Lage - The Detroit Lions traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, plus fourth- and seventh-round draft picks, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Monday on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced and will be finalized when the new NFL season begins. Detroit sent a veteran running back who wanted more c…
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