David Montgomery will reportedly suit up for a team other than the Chicago Bears for the first time in his NFL career.
The running back agreed to a three-year, $18 million deal with the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.
ESPN's Adam Schefter noted the contract features $11 million in guarantees.
It seemed as if Montgomery and the Bears were headed in different directions when Chris Emma of 670 The Score reported in January that the Iowa State product "might seek $12 million annually" while the team "might be more inclined" to offer something in the $7 million annual range.