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David Montgomery Trade Is A Sad Day For Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions made significant waves on Monday, trading frustrated running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans. In return, the Lions received a 2026 fourth-round pick, a 2027 seventh-round pick, and G/C Juice Scruggs.

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Report: Lions Are Not Expected to Be Major Players in Free Agency

One week ahead of the start of the legal tampering period, a report has surfaced that examines what the Detroit Lions plans could be in free agency. According

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 3

Detroit Lions 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Trade Down Nets Extra Pick

The NFL Scouting Combine has come and gone, making it a perfect time to compile another seven-round mock draft. The Detroit Lions conducted meetings with

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The 'Active NFL carries leaders' quiz

Can you name every active NFL player to tote the rock at least 900 times so far in their career?

The '150-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Scrimmage-yard leaders since 1970' quiz

The '24 NFL TD's before turning 24' quiz

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The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to pass and run for a TD in at least 20 games in their NFL career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL RB receiving-leaders' quiz

The 'QBs with multiple 2 rushing-TD games' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 3

How Lions Are 'Close' To Receiving 2026 Third-Round Compensatory Pick

The Detroit Lions are currently expected to receive a fifth-round compensatory NFL draft pick. When veteran cornerback D.J. Reed went on the injured reserve list after injuring his hamstring, the opportunity to secure a fourth-round compensatory pick became a reality.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 3

The Lions' actions on Monday point to them going all in on a big free agent, and they're risking it all for him

The Detroit Lions did a lot on Monday. The biggest thing that's going to get all the headlines is the trade of David Montgomery. But it's all the underlying stuff that points towards something big.

David Montgomery News / Last Word On Sports / March 3

David Montgomery Dynasty Outlook After Shocking Texans Trade

Montgomery played more of a backup role to Gibbs in 2025 instead of being in a split backfield as we saw in 2024. The Lions decided it would be best to trade Montgomery to the Houston Texans for a 4th-round pick, a 7th-round pick, and Juice Scruggs.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 3

7 free agents the Detroit Lions need to make sure they avoid next week

NFL free agency starts up next week, and there are a ton of names out there that the Detroit Lions should be interested in, and there are a bunch of guys that they should not be interested in.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 3

Pros and Cons of Lions Signing RB James Conner

The Detroit Lions made a big move Monday, trading veteran running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans. In a deal that landed the Lions two picks and a veteran offensive lineman in Juice Scruggs, the Lions officiall disbanded what had been one of the more productive backfield duos in recent years of Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 3

Former GM gives Browns, Lions some interesting Myles Garrett advice

One former GM things the Lions should take a big swing to get them over the top in their pursuit of a Super Bowl.

Graham Glasgow says he'll always be a fan of Lions even after release

Three RBs Lions could take in NFL Draft to replace David Montgomery

The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 3

What Detroit Lions Are Getting in OL Juice Scruggs

After consistent reports of running back David Montgomery getting shopped, a deal finally broke on Monday. The Detroit Lions sent the 28-year-old to Houston for a 2026 fourth-round pick, a 2027 seventh-round pick, and interior offensive lineman Juice Scruggs.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

Terrion Arnold News / Football Analysis / March 3

Lions’ $3.9M Cornerback Beat 3 Men for Over an Hour in ‘Vigilante Justice’ Kidnapping Plot

Terrion Arnold’s Airbnb rental in Largo, Florida, was broken into twice. The thieves took designer bags, guns, $100,000 in cash, an $80,000 necklace, and his NFL phone.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / March 2