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Source: Fox News
Summary
David Montgomery was traded by the Detroit Lions to the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round pick, a 2027 seventh-round pick, and offensive lineman Juice Scruggs. Montgomery had responded to a report saying he wanted out of Detroit, and the Lions ultimately received a decent Day 3 pick in return.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
Montgomery’s departure from Detroit was inevitable, given the emergence of rookie Woody Marks and the increased workload for Jahmyr Gibbs.
The Lions got a decent return for Montgomery, but it’s hard not to feel like they could’ve gotten more.
Montgomery’s social media post after the trade seemed sarcastic, implying he didn’t want to leave Detroit.
This trade reeks of a team trying to rebuild and make room for younger players.
Montgomery’s departure from Detroit won’t be missed by fans who saw him become an afterthought in the backfield.
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Original Observation: The Lions’ trade of Montgomery is just another example of a team trying to get ahead of the curve and retool for the future, even if it means sacrificing some present-day production.
