Lions Trade David Montgomery to Texans for Draft Pick

The Lions sent 29‑year‑old back David Montgomery to the Texans for a draft pick, a move that frees roughly $3.5 million in salary‑cap room.

Montgomery, who had a reduced role behind Jahmyr Gibbs, was unhappy with his 2023 output. Lions GM Brad Holmes said the trade was a way to move forward, and the team will look to free‑agency options like Brian Robinson or Najee Harris to fill the void.