One of the standout stories of the day in the NFL was the departure of David Montgomery to the Houston Texans. One of the main weapons on the Detroit Lions’ offense is moving to a new team, and the duo he formed with Jahmyr Gibbs will no longer be together, at least in the short term.
Popularly known as Sonic and Knuckles, this formidable running back duo is parting ways ahead of what’s to come. On his Instagram account, Gibbs posted a story featuring the two characters along with a broken heart emoji, clearly expressing his recent emotions.
Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery were undoubtedly two of the players making the most noise, not only in their division but across the National Football Conference.
Having played together for three seasons, they were the first pair of running back teammates in NFL history with at least 10 rushing touchdowns each in consecutive seasons.
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Texans add a key weapon to their offense
The Texans have provided C.J. Stroud with a vital new weapon by acquiring Montgomery. The RB joins the backfield following a solid 2025 campaign where he showcased his efficiency and nose for the end zone, recording 158 carries for 716 yards and 8 touchdowns.
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With a strong 4.5-yard average, his physical running style is expected to balance the Texans’ explosive passing attack and take significant pressure off their young franchise quarterback.
