In a stunning turn of events, David Montgomery, the star running back for the Detroit Lions, signed a lucrative two-year, $18.25 million contract extension just the night before he put on a stellar performance on the field, rushing for 80 yards and scoring two touchdowns. Fans were ecstatic, and Montgomery himself was over the moon about the deal.
“Yeah, I was definitely excited to know that we were able to get that done,” Montgomery shared after the Lions’ dominant 47-9 victory over the Cowboys. “Just knowing that I’ll be in a place where I feel that I’m wanted and I’m able to showcase what I can really do. I’m really appreciative. I’m so blessed that God has enabled me to be in a position where I can give him the glory for the things he’s granted me with. I’m just happy that I can be here the next few years.”
At 27 years old and in his seventh NFL season, Montgomery now has security with the team through 2027, thanks to this new contract extension. He expressed his love for Detroit, saying that he knew it was his forever home after visiting the Lions as a free agent last year.
“Coach [Dan] Campbell was very adamant about expressing how much he wanted me here and how much he felt like he needed me here,” Montgomery recalled. “So, I feel like coach Campbell being who he was to me when I first stepped here, he made me want to go hard in every opportunity that I got. I’m happy that I’m able to be here longer.”
Montgomery’s impact on the field cannot be denied, with 351 rushing yards and six touchdowns in just six games this season. He is an integral part of the Lions offense, and Coach Campbell emphasized the importance of securing his talents for the long term.
“It was something that we felt like was the right thing to do,” Campbell stated. “He’s playing at a highly productive level, and he’s somebody that we want here long term, and we just wanted to make it happen. . . . We didn’t see ourselves a year or two from now not having ‘5′ with us. He’s too much like us. He’s too much a part of us. He’s everything we’re looking for, and we’re not going to just let that guy leave, so I’m glad he’s here to stay.”
With Montgomery locked in for the foreseeable future, Lions fans can rest easy knowing that their star player will continue to light up the field and lead the team to victory. The future looks bright for Detroit, thanks to this game-changing contract extension.
