A big trade took place was last month when the Houston Texans added Detroit Lions runnning back David Montgomery. With the 2026 NFL Draft weekend upon us, teams will introduce their latest rookie class to the league in hopes of having them become part of the next Super Bowl puzzle. The draft also means finalizing past trades that included future selections like the Montgomery swap.
Original terms of the David Montgomery trade
- Texans receive: David Montgomery
- Lions receive: 2026 fourth-round pick, 2027 seventh-round pick, Juice Scruggs
What did the Detroit Lions do with the pick from the David Montgomery trade?
The pick the Texans sent to the Lions clocked in at number 128 overall. We will update when they make the pick.
How was David Montgomery’s performance for the Lions in 2025?
Montgomery
spent the 2025 campaign as Jamaree Gibbs’ backup, but he still was able to put up good numbers for the Lions. He ran the ball 158 times for 716 yards and eight touchdowns. He also caught 24 passes for 192 yards through the air.
Who won the David Montgomery trade?
When the trade was announced last month, it looked like the Texans pulled out the win on the deal because they acquired a bruising running back, which was one of their big needs going into the offseason. The Lions could possibly emerge as the ones with the last laugh, depending on how the rookie’s performance ends up transpiring.
