The Detroit Lions saw David Montgomery, who spent his first four seasons in the NFC North with the Chicago Bears.
They are expected to sign him on a three-year deal after the new league year opens on March 15 at 4pm, with a return to next season needed.
The deal is expected to be worth $18 million, according to ESPN.
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David Montgomery #32 of the Chicago Bears runs with the ball during the second half of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on January 08, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
While the Lions still have D’Andre Swift on the depth chart, Jamaal Williams, the NFL’s leading scorer from last season, is a free agent, meaning several spots are open in Detroit.
Montgomery has been a workhorse in the Bears backfield as he was selected in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Iowa State.
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Last season, he had 801 yards on 201 carries in 16 games for Chicago. He also became a 1,000-yard rusher in 2020 after rushing for 1,070 yards.
Chicago Bears’ David Montgomery heads into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Montgomery also showed the ability to catch the ball when thrown, racking up 1,240 receiving yards with four touchdowns on 155 receptions.
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On the Lions, Montgomery can prove himself to be the workhorse of the team, just like Williams. Swift is interchangeable with him, especially in passing situations.
However, the Lions see more in Swift, despite taking the back seat to Williams in his third season.
Chicago Bears’ David Montgomery (32) looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Detroit, Michigan. (NurPhoto via Jorge Lemus/Getty Images)
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Either way, the Lions get a familiar player whose defense has been tough to stop. Montgomery averaged 4.1 yards per carry against Detroit in eight career games.
