DETROIT, Mich. (WNEM) - The Detroit Lions have traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, a 4th round pick, and a 7th round draft pick according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
In the three years Montgomery has been with the Lions, he had 2,506 rushing yards and 26 touchdowns.
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