According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Indianapolis Colts running backs coach Scottie Montgomery is being hired by the Detroit Lions as the team’s new assistant head coach (*and running backs coach):
The #Lions are hiring Scottie Montgomery as their Assistant Head Coach and he’ll coach the RBs, per source. Montgomery, who most recently was the #Colts RB coach, is a strong and respected veteran addition to Detroit’s staff who multiple teams have had interest in.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 6, 2023
Montgomery just finished his second season as the Colts running backs coach, and despite a down year for the offense collectively, he’s been highly regarded as an offensive assistant—having helped play a role in Jonathan Taylor’s monstrous breakout season just a year ago.