The Lions could trade running back David Montgomery as an NFL insider reports he wants out of Detroit due to his reduced role.

Montgomery’s trade to Houston clarifies the Texans’ backfield plan, while Detroit adjusts around a new-looking rotation.

Per an ESPN report from Jeremy Fowler, Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery "wants out." According to Fowler, the Lions would want a "decent Day 3 pick" in exchange for Montgomery, such as a fifth-rounder in the upcoming 2026 NFL draft.

The Detroit Lions have traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs and two draft picks.

The Detroit Lions reshaped their backfield this week, trading veteran running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs and two draft picks. The move comes after a 9-8 season that ended without a playoff berth and signals a shift toward a younger offensive core.

David Montgomery is gone, and suddenly the Lions’ backfield has a void behind Jahmyr Gibbs. If Detroit wants to keep its offense balanced and dangerous in 2026, finding the right veteran running mate isn’t optional — it’s essential.

The Detroit Lions made the biggest move so far in the NFL this offseason by trading running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans for a fourth-round draft pick, seventh round draft pick, and offensive lineman Juice Scruggs.

The Detroit Lions want to keep David Montgomery in the mix for 2026, but the running back might have other plans. Montgomery wasn’t thrilled with how things played out last season after he dropped behind Jahmyr Gibbs in the