Texans Acquire David Montgomery in Trade for Late-Round Picks

The trade sends Montgomery, 28, to Houston for late‑round picks and Scruggs. Montgomery will pair with Woody Marks as the Texans’ primary back, expected to carry the ball more than in Detroit where he shared carries with Jahmyr Gibbs.

Montgomery finished last season with 716 yards and eight touchdowns, and has 2,506 rushing yards, 650 receiving yards and 33 touchdowns in three seasons with the Lions. Texans Wire graded the deal a B+, noting the price was steep but the veteran’s red‑zone production could fill a key gap.