Battle Red Blog on David Montgomery

Montgomery gets lead-back opportunity in Houston after Mixon's departure; more carries than Detroit role.

Montgomery will have more feature back time in Houston compared to his complementary role in Detroit, where Jahmyr Gibbs sat ahead of him on the depth chart. The source notes that with the departure of former Texans bell cow Joe Mixon, Montgomery will have 'all the opportunities to show the world what he's made of in 2026,' positioning him for increased opportunity despite the presence of second-year grinder Woody Marks spelling him.

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