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Winners, Losers in the Lions-Texans David Montgomery Trade

The Detroit Lions trading away star running back David Montgomery delivered a mix of results for who won and lost this trade.
Winners, Losers in the Lions-Texans David Montgomery Trade
David Montgomery #5 of the Detroit Lions runs with the ball during the second quarter against Byron Young #0 of the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Dec. 14, 2025. Harry How/Getty Images
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Breaking up Sonic and Knuckles was the order of business in the NFL on March 2 when the Detroit Lions traded running back David Montgomery.

The Houston Texans acquired Montgomery in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, a fourth-round draft pick, and a seventh-round pick. Montgomery, known as Knuckles, once paired well with Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, known as Sonic.

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