Texans Trade for RB Montgomery

The Texans will send a 2026 fourth-round pick, a 2027 seventh-round pick, and Scruggs to the Lions for the 28-year-old running back. Montgomery, who has averaged over 740 yards per season in Detroit, is expected to be the lead rusher in Houston's backfield. The move comes after Montgomery's role diminished with the emergence of Jahmyr Gibbs. Experts have graded the trade, with Texans Wire giving it a B+, citing the asking price but noting Montgomery's fit for the zone-based offense and his effectiveness in goal-line situations.