Lions Star RB Supports David Montgomery Trade Option
Summary
The Detroit Lions GM, Brian Holmes, hinted at the possibility of trading running back David Montgomery to give him more chances to play next season. Montgomery, who played his first season with the Lions in 2023, performed well but saw a drop in his numbers last year. Teammate Jahmyr Gibbs supports Montgomery whether he stays with the Lions or leaves.Key Facts
- The Detroit Lions have running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.
- GM Brian Holmes suggested a trade for Montgomery could happen to enhance his playing time in 2026.
- Montgomery ran for 716 yards and scored eight touchdowns last season.
- Gibbs was the leading rusher for the Lions, running 1,223 yards and scoring 13 touchdowns.
- Montgomery signed a three-year, $18 million contract with the Lions in 2023.
- Montgomery had one season with over 1,000 rushing yards when he played for the Chicago Bears.
- The Lions hired a new offensive coordinator, Drew Prezting, which could influence Montgomery's decision.
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