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Texans Acquire David Montgomery in Trade for Late-Round Picks

March 2, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

The Houston Texans have traded a 2026 fourth‑round pick, a 2027 seventh‑round pick and offensive lineman Juice Scruggs to the Detroit Lions for veteran running back David Montgomery, who will become the team's lead rusher alongside Woody Marks.

The Texans traded a 2026 fourth‑round pick, a 2027 seventh‑round pick and OT Juice Scruggs to the Lions for veteran RB David Montgomery. Montgomery will take over the backfield as the lead rusher, pairing with Woody Marks in Houston's zone‑based offense.

Experts gave the deal a B+ rating, noting Montgomery's proven red‑zone production and the Texans' need for a physical inside runner. The trade gives Houston a Pro Bowl‑caliber back while shedding a player fighting for a roster spot.

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