Overview

• David Montgomery's extension includes $10.5 million in guaranteed money, making him the seventh-highest-paid running back in the NFL by new money per year.
• Montgomery has been pivotal for the Lions, amassing 1,286 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns in the 2023 season.
• The Lions' strategic move ensures their leading rushers, Montgomery and Gibbs, remain under contract for the next three years.
• Montgomery's performance has contributed to Detroit ranking seventh in the league for rushing, averaging 151.3 yards per game.
• His recent performances include a franchise-tying streak of seven consecutive games with a rushing touchdown.