The Detroit Lions have signed running back David Montgomery to an extension worth $18.25 million, with two years remaining on his three-year, $18 million deal he signed in free agency in 2023. Montgomery, a third-round draft pick in 2019, spent his first four years with the Chicago Bears and had 3,609 yards and 30 touchdowns. The Lions did not disclose the terms of the extension. The Lions drafted Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs in the first round, combining Montgomery and Gibbs to form an effective one-two punch since the start of the 2023 season. Montgomery gained 1,015 yards on the ground and Gibbs added 945 yards, combining for 23 rushing touchdowns.
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Detroit Lions have signed running back David Montgomery to a two-year contract extension
Detroit Lions have signed running back David Montgomery to a two-year, $18.25 million contract extension, with $10.5 million in new guaranteed money. Montgomery, who signed a three-year deal worth $18 million in 2023, will remain under contract through 2027. The Lions will keep Jahmyr Gibbs on his rookie contract and have a potential fifth-year option for the 2027 season, ensuring a strong partnership between the two top running backs.
Montgomery's first season in Detroit was successful, with 1,015 yards on 219 carries and 13 touchdowns. He averaged 4.7 yards per carry in three playoff games, helping the Lions reach the NFC Championship Game . In 2024, he started strong, gaining 271 yards on the ground and four touchdowns in four appearances. Montgomery also made an impact as a receiver, catching nine passes for 94 yards. "I mean this guy is unbelievable, he is," Lions head coach Dan Campbell said after the game, per Tim Twentyman of the team's official website. "I would never not block for that guy, ever because the play is never over with him, it's just not, it is not over. He'll keep any play alive. He's a strong runner.”
Montgomery and Gibbs have been dominant on the ground, leading Detroit to the league's seventh-best rushing attack and a 3-1 record. They are the only two running backs on the same team to rank within the top 20 of the NFL's total rushing leaders, despite their recent Week 5 bye. Montgomery has been a key piece of Detroit's rushing offense since he joined the team as a free agent, and he was rewarded with a new two-year extension on Saturday.
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Detroit Lions have signed running back David Montgomery to a two-year contract extension
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Detroit Lions have signed running back David Montgomery to a two-year, $18.25 million contract extension, with $10.5 million in new guaranteed money. Montgomery, who signed a three-year deal worth $18 million in 2023, will remain under contract through 2027. The Lions will keep Jahmyr Gibbs on his rookie contract and have a potential fifth-year option for the 2027 season, ensuring a strong partnership between the two top running backs.
Montgomery's first season in Detroit was successful, with 1,015 yards on 219 carries and 13 touchdowns. He averaged 4.7 yards per carry in three playoff games, helping the Lions reach the NFC Championship Game . In 2024, he started strong, gaining 271 yards on the ground and four touchdowns in four appearances. Montgomery also made an impact as a receiver, catching nine passes for 94 yards. "I mean this guy is unbelievable, he is," Lions head coach Dan Campbell said after the game, per Tim Twentyman of the team's official website. "I would never not block for that guy, ever because the play is never over with him, it's just not, it is not over. He'll keep any play alive. He's a strong runner.”
Montgomery and Gibbs have been dominant on the ground, leading Detroit to the league's seventh-best rushing attack and a 3-1 record. They are the only two running backs on the same team to rank within the top 20 of the NFL's total rushing leaders, despite their recent Week 5 bye. Montgomery has been a key piece of Detroit's rushing offense since he joined the team as a free agent, and he was rewarded with a new two-year extension on Saturday.
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