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Texans Trade for Montgomery to Boost Rushing Attack

3/3/2026

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Texans Trade Montgomery

The Houston Texans traded running back David Montgomery to the Detroit Lions for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs and draft picks.
The Texans aim to bolster their run game after ranking 30th in rushing last season.
The trade followed Montgomery's reduced role in Detroit as Jahmyr Gibbs (Detroit Lions running back) emerged as the Lions' primary back.
The Detroit Lions gain draft capital and cap space from the trade.

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Steelers Pursue Trades

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to pursue offseason trades to overhaul the defense, potentially moving Jalen Ramsey, Patrick Queen, and Nick Herbig to gain draft picks and players such as Mac Jones and Riley Moss.
Ramsey's declining performance and Queen's inconsistency raise concerns about the trades' viability.
The Steelers must address the cornerback situation as key players may reach free agency.

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Texans Trade Montgomery

The Houston Texans traded running back David Montgomery to the Detroit Lions for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs and draft picks.
The Texans aim to bolster their run game after ranking 30th in rushing last season.
The trade followed Montgomery's reduced role in Detroit as Jahmyr Gibbs (Detroit Lions running back) emerged as the Lions' primary back.
The Detroit Lions gain draft capital and cap space from the trade.

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