Brad Holmes explains why Lions, David Montgomery could split

Brad Holmes explains why Lions, David Montgomery could split

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery, despite playing in all 17 games, had the fewest rushing attempts of his career in 2025.

RB David Montgomery’s future with Detroit Lions in question

One of the more disappointing developments from the 2025 season was the use of running back David Montgomery. The Lions’ No. 2 running back saw is carries drop from 185 in 2024 to just 158 in 2025. His playing time dropped from about 28 snaps per game to 24. The Lions continued to insist they wanted to get him more involved, but the rise of Jahmyr Gibbs and the game situation made it tough for them to rely on their veteran, reliable back. On Thu…