When the Detroit Lions pivoted from fan and locker room favorite Jamaal Williams to David Montgomery in 2023 free agency, it was an undeniable talent upgrade. Montgomery has also proven to be a perfect culture fit, as well a productive running back, and his stay in Detroit will be a little longer.
As first reported by Dan Miller of FOX 2 in Detroit, and announced by the team on Saturday night, the Lions and Montgomery have agreed to a two-year contract extension. Tacked on to his original three-year, $18 million deal, Montgomery is now under contract with the Lions through the 2027 season.
According to multiple reports, it’s a two-year, $18.25 million deal for Montgomery with $10.5 million in new guaranteed money. As noted by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, that $9.125 million new money average puts Montgomery among the 10 highest-paid running back in the NFL.
Lions reward another core player with David Montgomery extension
The Lions signed Amon-Ra St. Brown, Penei Sewell, Jared Goff and Taylor Decker to contract extensions this offseason, and now they’re keeping Montgomery around a little longer as a core piece of one of the league’s best offenses.
