Texans acquire David Montgomery in trade for late‑round picks

Houston traded a 2026 fourth‑round pick, a 2027 seventh‑round pick and offensive lineman Juice Scruggs to the Detroit Lions for 28‑year‑old running back David Montgomery. Montgomery, who has averaged over 740 yards per season with the Lions, will become the Texans’ lead back and pair with Woody Marks.

Experts view the move as a smart gamble, noting Montgomery’s red‑zone productivity and the Texans’ need for a physical inside runner. Texans Wire gave the trade a B+ rating, citing the modest price and Montgomery’s fit in Nick Caley’s zone‑based offense.