The Lions running back put an end to these rumors, for now.
that Montgomery “wants out” of Detroit after three seasons because of the significant drop to his amount of carries in the past two years. Fowler added that the Lions would want a “day 3 pick” in return for Montgomery in a potential trade.
While rumors circulated about Montgomery’s future for a little bit on Sunday, the running back quickly shut down Fowler’s report with a simple tweet.wanted to, it sounds like. The running back is still under contract in Detroit as he signed an extension in 2024. He is owed $6 million in the 2026 season. Montgomery played in all 17 games this past season, but he produced his career-low in rushing yards . He scored eight rushing touchdowns. His numbers have reduced as Jahmyr Gibbs’s role has increased—the third-year star rushed for 1,223 yards and 10 touchdowns last season. Still, if the Lions do decide to part ways with Montgomery, they would need to find a strong replacement for him to pair with Gibbs. Maybe that’s something the organization chooses to figure out in a different offseason.Madison Williams is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where she specializes in tennis but covers a wide range of sports from a national perspective. Before joining SI in 2022, Williams worked at The Sporting News. Having graduated from Augustana College, she completed a master’s in sports media at Northwestern University. She is a dog mom and an avid reader.
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