Montgomery's Rise: David Montgomery Surpasses Expectations in Super Bowl Debut
David Montgomery surges ahead of expectations, leading Houston's revamped running back unit in a two-year contract. The deal signals a promising future for the Texans' franchise.
The Houston Texans have secured a monumental deal for their latest offensive weapon, with running back David Montgomery set to enter 2026 as one of the NFL’s most electrifying players. According to Aaron Wilson of KRPC 2 Sports, Montgomery has signed a two-year contract worth $16. 5 million, including a $6.
5 million signing bonus and $8. 5 million in Year 1 payouts. With a base salary guaranteed at $7.
5 million, Montgomery is poised to be the Texans' new focal point after Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon's departure. The agreement was made official on Thursday morning, with Houston giving up two draft picks and offensive lineman Juice Scruggs as part of the package. Montgomery’s career has been best known for his physical play style, but he believes there is more to his game that remains untapped.
When asked about his role being labeled a power back, Montgomery said: ‘As much as them saying I’m a power back — I hear that a lot — but I can do a lot of stuff that power backs don’t do. ’ He added: ‘I’m not going to talk too much about it; I’m more of a show than a tell kind of guy. I’m just going to show it.