The Detroit Lions traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs along with fourth and seventh-round picks, according to a person familiar with the situ

At the NFL Scouting Combine, Detroit's head coach revealed he tried to recruit the rising offensive coordinator before Washington swooped in.

This is the eighth installment of a multi-part series previewing the 2026 NFL free agency period for the Detroit Lions.

The Detroit Lions trade running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans

DETROIT – The Detroit Lions are set to play a regular-season game in Germany. They made the announcement Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Germany, posting a photo with the caption, “See you soon, Deutschland!” The game will be played at FC Bayern Munich Stadium in Munich. So far, the date and opponent have not been announced.

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Here are the best fits, landing spots for Detroit Lions backup running back David Montgomery.