Overview
- GM Brad Holmes said the team will hold in-depth talks about Montgomery’s role and left open the possibility of a trade or release as well as a return.
- Holmes praised Montgomery’s professionalism and said the running back “deserves to be in a situation where his skillset can be utilized.”
- Montgomery logged 158 carries for 716 yards and eight touchdowns in 2025, with his snaps per game falling from about 28 to 24 compared with 2024.
- Jahmyr Gibbs became the focal back, finishing with 243 carries for 1,223 yards and 13 rushing touchdowns plus significant receiving production.
- Montgomery’s deal, extended in Oct. 2024 through 2027, carries a projected $8.37 million 2026 cap hit with about $4.8 million guaranteed, and a cut or trade is reported to create roughly $3.5 million in cap space with $4.8 million in dead money.