Montgomery Reflects on Detroit Farewell | Detroit Lions News

Detroit Lions News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

David Montgomery opens up about his emotional exit from the Detroit Lions, revealing he truly believed he’d finish his career there and holds deep love for the city and team. Though he understood the NFL’s business realities and knew his time in Detroit was ending, even with the success he shared with Jahmyr Gibbs, he admits he was heartbroken to leave. Montgomery stresses there’s no bad blood with Gibbs—quite the opposite—he thrived mentoring the young star, calling their tandem one of the league’s best. Now with the Houston Texans, he still considers Detroit home and sends heartfelt wishes…