The Detroit Lions have 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.
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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 draft.
Montgomery had rushed for 1,790 yards and 25 touchdowns his first two seasons with the Lions as the team’s starter but came off the bench in all 17 games last season. He should have a shot to start for the Texans.
Browns look to shore up O-line
The Cleveland Browns have agreed to acquire offensive tackle Tytus Howard from the Houston Texans for a fifth-round pick, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Monday.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the teams have not announced the deal, which can not become official until the start of the NFL’s new league year on March 11.
Howard, who will be going into his eighth season, is also expected to get a three-year extension worth $63 million. He was a first-round pick by Houston in 2019 and has 93 regular-season starts.
Howard is expected to take over at right tackle, but has also played at left tackle and right guard.
The trade is also Cleveland’s first step in rebuilding an offensive line where most of its starters are free agents. The Browns started 10 different line combinations last season because of injuries.
The Browns hired Todd Monken as their new head coach after firing Kevin Stefanski, while Berry goes into his seventh season as general manager.
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