Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has been one of the most candid executives in the NFL when discussing the future of running back David Montgomery and what role, if any, he will play in Detroit’s 2026 plans. While much of the offseason chatter has centered on Montgomery’s decreased role in 2025 and speculation about a trade, Holmes’ statements — especially from the **2026 NFL Scouting Combine pressers — make it clear that the Lions want Montgomery back and value him highly, even if the situation is still being worked through.
Holmes’ comments this February reflect an appreciation of Montgomery’s career and role in Detroit, even as the backfield’s dynamics shifted last season. After a campaign in which Montgomery saw his snap count and carries dip significantly, largely due to the emergence
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