On Saturday, October 12, the Detroit Lions extended their commitment to one of their top offensive players by signing running back David Montgomery to a two-year contract extension valued at over $18 million.
NFL insider Adam Schefter from ESPN announced the news in a post on X on Saturday night. He reported, “Lions RB David Montgomery has agreed to a two-year, $18.25 million extension, keeping him under contract with Detroit until the 2027 season, according to a source.
The deal features $10.5 million in new guaranteed money. Montgomery still had two years remaining on his previous contract. Detroit is proactively taking care of its players.”
The Lions signed Montgomery to a three-year contract totaling $18 million in March 2023, following his four seasons with the Chicago Bears, a rival team in the NFC North Division.
Lions RB David Montgomery reached agreement on a two-year, $18.25 million extension that contractually ties him to Detroit through the 2027 season, per source. The deal includes $10.5 million in new guaranteed money.
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— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 12, 2024
Montgomery’s new contract is reflective of what the now 27-year-old bruiser has meant to the Lions over his first 21 games on the roster.
Montgomery serves as the power element to Jahmyr Gibbs’ speed in the Lions’ dynamic two-pronged rushing attack. In 2023, he recorded 1,015 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns over 14 games in his first season with Detroit. Additionally, he caught 16 passes for 117 yards.
So far this year, Montgomery has accumulated 271 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns in four games, along with 9 receptions on 9 targets for 94 receiving yards, according to Pro Football Reference.
