The Detroit Lions locked in veteran RB David Montgomery through 2027.
The Detroit Lions finished off their bye week by signing running back David Montgomery to an extension. The team announced the deal Saturday. Although the Lions did not disclose the terms of the extension, it's reportedly for two years and worth $18.25 million, according to ESPN. Montgomery still had two years left on the three-year, $18 million deal he signed in free agency in 2023. The 27-year-old joined the Lions after spending the first four years of his career with the Chicago Bears.
Less than two months after Montgomery moved on to Detroit, the Lions drafted Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs in the first round. The two have been an effective one-two punch since the start of the 2023 season. The Lions ranked fifth in rushing last season, with Montgomery gaining 1,015 yards on the ground and Gibbs adding 945 yards. They combined for 23 rushing touchdowns.
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