Lions Trade Montgomery, Draft Moore for Defensive Boost

0:00On April 25th, the 2026 NFL draft is here, and teens are unveiling their fresh rookies piecing together the next Super Bowl, contenders. One key move wrapping up from last month, the Detroit Lions shipped running bag David Montgomery to the Houston Texans for 2026. Fourth round pick, a 2027th rounder, and offensive lineman, Juice Grugs. Young's waist to no time flipping that fourth rounder, pick number 128 overall, to climb the second round in Snag Michigan Edge, Russia, Derrick Moore. It's all about building that defensive front now. Montgomery held it down as Jarmory Gibbs is back up in 2025, grinding out 158 carries for 716, yards and eight touchdowns, plus 24 catches for 192 yards. Solid production before the trade shook things up. Looking ahead, that 2027 pick, and Scruggs' play, remain question marks, but Detroit's

1:00betting on youth to fuel their run. Moore steps in as a high upside pass rusher right away. Draft weekend keeps delivering these twists, showing how trades from last season reshape rosters today. Lions stay aggressive, eyes on the prize. You've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.