Overview
- Detroit sent Montgomery to Houston for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs plus a 2026 fourth-round pick and a 2027 seventh-rounder.
- On his podcast, St. Brown called himself “sick,” lauded Montgomery as team-first, and said he views him as an RB1.
- St. Brown said Montgomery wanted more carries after losing snaps to Jahmyr Gibbs, with Detroit now proceeding with Gibbs as its lead back.
- NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported Houston was Montgomery's preferred landing spot and that an extension with the Texans is expected.
- Montgomery posted 716 rushing yards and eight touchdowns in 2025 and is entering the final year of a two-year, $18.2 million contract.