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ArticleDallas Cowboys 2026 Opponent Preview: Houston TexansAugust 4, 2026

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They did so by trading for Lions running back David Montgomery, pairing him with Woody Marks out of the backfield

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Texans traded for Montgomery to anchor their backfield alongside Marks.

Texans acquired Lions running back David Montgomery in a trade to bolster their offense; he will be paired with Woody Marks out of the backfield in Houston's 2026 backfield, signaling a commitment to heavy formation trends expected to dominate the NFL this season.

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Montgomery's 3-year, 8+ rushing TD floor makes him reliable Texans lead back.

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Montgomery poised for three-down role in Texans' ground-heavy offense.

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David Montgomery and Woody Marks’ backfield split “might not be 50-50, but will be close,” per @jonmalexander (via @HoustonChron)

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Split between David Montgomery, Woody Marks "might not be 50-50 but will be close," per @jonmalexander.

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“The distribution of carries between David Montgomery and Woody Marks might not be 50-50 but it will be close. The Texans have utilized both nearly e...

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David Montgomery has felt like a small hit, big miss pick all along. [Quoted](

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