Lions Trade David Montgomery to Texans for Draft Pick

The Lions traded David Montgomery to the Texans on March 2 for a draft pick. Montgomery, who had a reduced role in 2023, was slated to earn $6 million in his first year of a two‑year extension.

The move frees roughly $3.5 million in cap space, but the Lions will need to find a replacement. Possible free‑agency options include Brian Robinson, Najee Harris, Michael Carter and Emari Demercado.