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(AP) -- The Detroit Lions traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs along with fourth and seventh-round picks, according to a person familiar with the situation.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on Monday on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced.
Detroit dealt a veteran running back who wanted more carries for much-needed depth on the offensive line and extra selections in next month's NFL draft.
Montgomery should have a chance to start for the Texans.
He was a backup with little chance to play ahead of Jahymr Gibbs, a Pro Bowl player in each of his first three NFL seasons.
Montgomery finished with career lows in rushing attempts (158) and yards rushing (716). He still scored eight touchdowns and his 4.5 yards per carry trailed only his career-best 4.6 yards per attempt in 2023 when he had 1,015 yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground during his debut season in Detroit.