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Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery responded to a report that he apparently “wants out” of the organization he has been with for the past three seasons.
Well, that’s news for the veteran known as “Knuckles” in the Motor City.
Montgomery took to social media to respond to the ESPN report, using quite a bit of sarcasm in doing so.
“Damn it, [D-Mo] have you told?” Montgomery wrote Sunday after the report came out, saying the Lions wanted a “decent Day 3 pick” in return for him.
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David Montgomery of the Detroit Lions warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at US Bank Stadium on Dec. 25, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
The 28-year-old, who started his career with the Chicago Bears, has been successful with the Lions since arriving there. And when the Lions brought the explosive Jahmyr Gibbs into the mix, the popular “Sonic and Knuckles” duo was born.
However, Gibbs has taken off since entering the NFL as the Lions’ first-round pick in 2023. He broke out with 1,412 rushing yards and an NFL-leading 16 rushing touchdowns in 2024. He followed that up with 1,223 yards and 13 rushing yards with 13 rushing, 16 yards. and five more goals through the air in 2025.
Montgomery had 716 rushing yards with eight rushing scores while hauling in 24 of Jared Goff’s pass attempts for 192 yards.
Montgomery has been more of the shortstop for the Lions’ dynamic offense, but it’s safe to say Gibbs is the top guy if the team had to pick.
David Montgomery of the Detroit Lions runs the ball against the Baltimore Ravens in the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on September 22, 2025 in Baltimore. (Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
He owns a contract through the 2027 season, so the Lions will have to trade him if he wants to move on. But his tweet says otherwise.
The report even provided a potential destination for Montgomery, saying the Seattle Seahawks could make sense if they don’t re-sign Kenneth Walker III, the Super Bowl LX MVP, who is an unrestricted free agent. The Seahawks could also franchise Walker if they choose.
Of course, there’s no guarantee the Lions won’t move on from Montgomery, but it appears the veteran is enjoying his role with one of the best offenses in the NFL.
David Montgomery of the Detroit Lions looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at Ford Field on Dec. 4, 2025, in Detroit. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)
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The Lions currently sit with more than $12 million over their salary cap, although this is the time when teams will start making cuts to prepare for free agency and the NFL Draft. Montgomery is set to be an $8.3 million cap hit for the 2026 season.
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