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Everything we know about the David Montgomery and the Detroit Lions saga

There have been so many twists and turns in the story for David Montgomery and the Detroit Lions. II might be hard to keep up with all of it. So we put this story together.

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Everything Detroit Lions Fans Need to Know After NFL Combine

The latest box of the NFL offseason has been checked as the NFL Scouting Combine has come to an end. The Detroit Lions were able to meet with prospects on their draft board as well as evaluate them during on-field workouts throughout the week, which likely brought some clarity to their draft boards.

David Montgomery News / Pro Football Rumors / March 1

Lions RB David Montgomery ‘Wants Out’

Back in January, it was reported that the Lions were examining what was best for the future of veteran running back David Montgomery. General manager Brad

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 1

Roundtable: Key Detroit Lions Takeaways From 2026 Combine

The Detroit Lions On SI staff takes a look at the week that was for the Detroit Lions at the 2026 NFL Combine. Christian Booher: The Combine is always a lot to digest, given the sheer amount of prospects.

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The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

How many of the players to last tally 1,000 or more rushing yards in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 1

Bills Center Named 'Perfect' Detroit Lions Free Agent To Sign

The Detroit Lions could be intriguing participants in free agency when the window begins in early March. Though the team is currently facing a dire cap situation and is in the negatives, they could restructure contracts of prominent players and put themselves in a position to be active.

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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 / Detroit Lions on SI / March 1

How Detroit Lions Can Add $21 Million in Salary Cap Space

The Detroit Lions are facing a familiar modern NFL challenge: balancing a playoff-caliber roster with the restrictions of the salary cap. While the league’s cap jumped from $279.2 million in 2025 to $301.2 million in 2026, Detroit still finds itself $12.2 million over the limit ahead of the new league year, per OverTheCap.

David Montgomery News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 1

Lions’ David Montgomery shuts down ESPN’s trade report with simple question

The Lions are facing a challenging offseason, especially with rumors circulating about veteran running back David Montgomery. After a 2025 season in which his workload dropped to a career-low of 158 carries for 716 yards, insiders suggest that the Seahawks may target him to fill the void left by Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 1

Who We Know Met Formally With Detroit Lions at 2026 Combine

The Detroit Lions have wrapped up an active week in Indianapolis. Over the past week, the NFL Scouting Combine offered the opportunity for teams to evaluate many of the upcoming draft's top prospects.

Detroit Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / March 1

Lions star is hoping to be traded

A Detroit Lions standout is expected to push for a trade this offseason after seeing his role significantly reduced in 2025. Running back David Montgomery “wants out,” according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.

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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.

David Montgomery News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 1

Lions Seeking Fifth-Round Pick To Trade David Montgomery?

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Lions are seeking a decent Day 3 pick to trade veteran RB David Montgomery, perhaps something around a fifth-round value. Fowler adds Montgomery would like to be traded after his role decreased with Detroit last year.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / March 1

Lions' Montgomery may be a potential replacement for Walker

Are Sonic and Knuckles poised to split?: Lions RB David Montgomery may be a potential replacement for Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III

Lions running backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs have formed one of the top backfield tandems in the NFL over the past three seasons.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III linked with two AFC teams

Former Pro Bowl running back to be released by Vikings

Jets prepared to tag RB Breece Hall

Report offers hint about Mike Evans' future with Buccaneers

Report reveals Patriots' stance on A.J. Brown trade

Four trade candidates to watch out for before NFL free agency

David Montgomery News / Field Level Media / March 1

Report: RB David Montgomery 'wants out' of Detroit

Lions running back David Montgomery "wants out" of Detroit after three seasons, ESPN reported on Sunday. Montgomery, however, immediately appeared to refute

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 1

How 2026 Combine Changed the Detroit Lions Draft Board

The NFL Scouting Combine officially comes to an end Sunday with the final group of on-field workouts. On Sunday, the offensive linemen will hit the field and be the last group to work out in front of NFL evaluators.

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / March 1

Terrion Arnold Drama May Have Cost Detroit Lions Maxx Crosby

Ouch. The fallout from the Terrion Arnold legal drama is affecting the Detroit Lions beyond just uncertainty regarding the third-year cornerback. I suggested that Arnold’s ongoing legal problems in Florida could throw a wrench into whatever the Lions had planned for this offseason.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 1

Lions' 2026 Post-Combine Mock Draft: Addressing Biggest Needs

After a week of intrigue, interviews and testing, the NFL Scouting Combine is coming to a close. The Detroit Lions met with a significant number of prospects, either informally or formally, and likely will leave Indianapolis with a better idea of how to approach the draft, which is less than two months away.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / February 28

Lions To Explore LT Addition

Taylor Decker will continue his career in 2026. In spite of that, the Lions will still be in the market for reinforcements at the left tackle spot this offseason.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 28

Lions NFL Combine Updates: Secondary Standouts, Deep TE Class

The Detroit Lions have three needs that have plenty of targets available in this year's NFL Draft. With injury concerns at the safety position and the need for depth at cornerback and tight end, the Lions were watching Friday's on-field workouts with keen eyes.

Detroit Lions News / Total Apex Sports / February 28

Report: Detroit Lions Trade Pursuit Of Maxx Crosby Halts Due To Terrion Arnold News

The NFL offseason is a fluid environment where plans can change in an instant. For the Detroit Lions, what looked like a franchise-altering move for a superstar pass rusher has reportedly been put on hold due to unforeseen circumstances in their secondary.