The Houston Texans had an eventful Monday morning in the final week before NFL free agency’s opening day on March 11th. On it, they jettisoned both starting right tackle/guard Tytus Howard and center Juice Scruggs in separate trades with the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions respectively (Howard to the Browns, Scruggs to the Lions).
It all culminated with the explosive acquisition of 28-year old running back David Montgomery from the Lions in exchange for the aforementioned Scruggs, a 2026 fourth-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick. It was a polarizing move, as fans and local media were divided over aspects like cost, Montgomery’s age and scheme fit.