Montgomery Traded to Texans, Lions Move On

0:00On March 30, the Detroit Lions just traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans, where he set to take over as the lead back, filling the shoes of Pro Bowl or Joe Mixon. Montgomery signed with Detroit in 2023, and right away, he held power them to two straight playoff appearances, including that epic. NFC Championship run. Lions head coach Dan Campbell has nothing but love for the guy, calling him a total stud and straight up unbelievable on the field. Campbell explained they talked it out and agreed the split made sense, perfect timing for Montgomery to step up as the main man, while the Detroit picks. Up solid value in the deal. Now, Montgomery's off to Houston for a shot at Bell Cal status, and Campbell's already predicting he'll crush it there, closing the chapter on a high. Note for everyone involved. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI.