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  "path": "/nfl/2026/03/02/lions-deal-david-montgomery-to-texans",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-02T22:49:48.930Z",
  "site": "https://chicago.suntimes.com",
  "textContent": "<p>The Detroit Lions traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs along with fourth and seventh-round picks, according to a person familiar with the situation.</p><p>The person spoke to The Associated Press on Monday on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced.</p><p>Detroit dealt a veteran running back who wanted more carries for much-needed depth on the offensive line and extra selections in next month's NFL Draft.</p><p>Montgomery should have a chance to start for the Texans.</p><p>He was a backup with little chance to play ahead of Jahymr Gibbs, a Pro Bowl player in each of his first three NFL seasons.</p><p>Montgomery finished with career lows in rushing attempts (158) and yards rushing (716). He still scored eight touchdowns and his 4.5 yards per carry trailed only his career-best 4.6 yards per attempt in 2023 when he had 1,015 yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground during his debut season in Detroit.</p><p>The 28-year-old Montgomery has 6,115 yards rushing and 59 touchdowns along with 1,890 yards receiving and four scores over four seasons with the Bears and three with the Lions.</p><p>Without him on the roster, Detroit will likely look to add a backup running back in free agency this month or the draft in April.</p><p>Houston selected Scruggs in the second round in 2023. He might start at center or guard in Detroit, where revamping a once-powerful offensive line is a top priority this offseason after the weakness of the unit led to the team missing the playoffs.<br></p>",
  "title": "Lions deal David Montgomery to Texans",
  "updatedAt": "2026-03-02T22:49:48.930Z"
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