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Lions trade David Montgomery to Texans for draft pick

The Detroit Lions traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans for a draft pick, freeing $3.5 million in cap space.

The Lions traded David Montgomery to the Texans for a draft pick, saving about $3.5 million in cap space. Montgomery, who had a reduced role behind Jahmyr Gibbs, was unhappy with his 2023 season and opted for a new opportunity. The move frees room for the Lions to pursue cost‑effective running backs such as Brian Robinson or Najee Harris in free agency.