Lions Trade Montgomery, Gain Draft Picks

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Detroit Lions made a key trade on Monday, March 2nd, sending running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans. In return, they got a 2026 4th round pick, a 2027 7th round pick, and offensive lineman, Juice Scruggs. This move frees up nearly $2 million in salary cap space before the March 11th deadline. With this deal, the Lions now have at least 8 picks in the 2026 NFL draft, and possibly 9 including a projected compensatory. 5th rounder. Their strongest assets include the 17th overall pick in the 1st round, and the 50th in the 2nd. Fans and analysts see it as a smart step forward, even if parting with Montgomery Stings after the team's 9 and 8 finish in 2025. That season marked their first playoff miss since 2022, so extra picks help rebuild depth without third round selections. Earlier this week, projections updated their haul across multiple rounds, from early value in the 1st and 2nd,

1:06to later picks like two-fourths, and multiple-sixth. They traded those thirds last year to move up for a receiver. Meanwhile, the 2026 draft heads to Pittsburgh at Point State Park and Accrisure Stadium from April 23rd to 25th. It gives the Lions a solid foundation for the future. Appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode. Podcasts hit different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense.