Summary
The Detroit Lions traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans. Jahmyr Gibbs, Montgomery's teammate, reacted emotionally to the trade on social media. The trade means Gibbs will now be the main running back for the Lions.
Key Facts
- The Detroit Lions traded David Montgomery to the Houston Texans.
- In exchange, the Lions received offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, a 2026 fourth-round pick, and a 2027 seventh-round pick.
- Jahmyr Gibbs, Montgomery's teammate, shared an emotional response to the trade on Instagram.
- Gibbs posted an image of video game characters Sonic and Knuckles, symbolizing the trade's emotional impact.
- Gibbs and Montgomery were known as the "Sonic and Knuckles" duo.
- With Montgomery gone, Gibbs becomes the main running back for the Lions.
- Montgomery joins the Houston Texans, who are considered a strong team in the AFC.
- Montgomery is expected to be a starter and could perform better with the Texans.
