Fansided · Mar 4
An obvious David Montgomery replacement may soon be available
September 21, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) during the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images | Kyle Terada-Imagn ImagesAfter months of rumors, the Detroit Lions have traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans for interior offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, a fourth-round draft pick, and a seventh-round draft pick.
With "Knuckles" gone, the Lions will need to find a "Tails" to pair with Jahmyr Gibbs' "Sonic," and the hiring of new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing may clue into who that RB could be.
