Lions Trade David Montgomery to Texans for Draft Pick

The Lions sent David Montgomery to the Texans in exchange for a draft pick, a move that frees roughly $3.5 million in salary‑cap room. Montgomery, who turns 29 this June, had a reduced role last season and was set to earn $6 million in the first year of a two‑year extension.

General manager Brad Holmes said the decision was driven by a desire to move forward, though he had previously expressed a wish to keep Montgomery. The Lions will need to find a replacement, with options like Brian Robinson, Najee Harris, Michael Carter and Emari Demercado on the radar.