Detroit Lions Secure David Montgomery with $18.25M Extension

The two-year deal keeps the running back with the Lions through 2027, solidifying a potent backfield duo with Jahmyr Gibbs.

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.