Overview
- Detroit traded running back David Montgomery to Houston for a 2026 fourth-round pick, a 2027 seventh-rounder and interior lineman Juice Scruggs.
- Houston plans to feature Montgomery as its lead rusher alongside second-year back Woody Marks.
- Reporting indicates the Broncos tried to outbid Houston, which pushed the final compensation higher.
- Shortly after the trade, the Texans released veteran safety Jimmie Ward, a move reported to save about $750,000 on their cap.
- Analysts offered mixed grades on the deal, while Detroit gains cap relief, added draft capital and low-cost interior line depth with Scruggs.