According to the reported compensation, Houston is sending offensive lineman Juice Scruggs along with a fourth-round pick and a seventh-round pick to Detroit in exchange for Montgomery. He is signed for two more years on his current contract.
Montgomery spent three seasons with Detroit, sharing the backfield with Jahmyr Gibbs and gradually seeing his ample playing time decline. He set a career-low in carries in each of the last two seasons, though he remained productive when on the field.
In the 2025 season, Montgomery amassed 716 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns, averaging 4.5 yards per carry, despite not starting a game for the first time in his NFL career. He is set to turn 29 in June.
This move reshapes the Lions’ backfield and gives the Texans an experienced option ahead of the upcoming season. The trade completes a notable offseason development for both teams as they adjust their rosters.
