Summary
David Montgomery, a running back for the Detroit Lions, wants to be traded because his playing time has decreased since Jahmyr Gibbs became the main player in his position. The Lions might trade Montgomery for a fifth-round draft pick, possibly to the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks if they can't re-sign Kenneth Walker III.
Key Facts
- David Montgomery is a running back for the Detroit Lions who wants a trade due to limited playing time.
- Jahmyr Gibbs, another running back for the Lions, is now the main player in this position and had his second-best season with 1,223 rushing yards.
- Montgomery did not start any games for the first time in his career last season.
- The Lions are considering trading Montgomery for a fifth-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.
- The Seattle Seahawks might be interested in Montgomery if they don't re-sign Kenneth Walker III.
- Montgomery previously played for the Chicago Bears and had his best season there in 2020.
- He joined the Lions after several seasons of rushing under 1,000 yards and had a good season with them, rushing over 1,000 yards once.
