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 will free roughly $3.5 million in salary‑cap room for the 2024 season.

Montgomery, who was unhappy with his reduced role behind Jahmyr Gibbs, will earn $6 million in his first year of a two‑year extension. The trade follows Lions GM Brad Holmes’ comments that the team would “love” to keep Montgomery but must move forward.