One half of the famed Sonic and Knuckles duo has left the building.
David Montgomery was traded to the Houston Texans on Monday morning, ending a three-year stay in the Motor City where the 5-foot-11, 230-pound back played a major role in catapulting the Detroit Lions back into Super Bowl contention.
As the blockbuster trade started settling in as a reality, Montgomery took to Instagram to pen a goodbye to his Lions teammates and fans.
It’s hard to find the right words for a goodbye like this.
Detroit has never been just a location to me — it’s been a community. And you all have been more than supporters or a team. You’ve been steady hands, loud cheers, honest feedback, and quiet strength when I needed it most.
You believe in me when things were uncertain.You stood beside me through challenges.You showed up — consistently, fiercely and unapologetically.
There is something special about the people here. The resilience. The loyalty. The way you don’t just support someone — you ride with them. I have felt that from each of you, and I will never take that lightly.
This isn’t goodbye because something ended. It’s goodbye because something grew. And growth sometimes calls us forward.
Please know this:Everything I do next carries a piece of Detroit with it.The work ethic. The edge. The heart.
Thank you for trusting me.Thank you for pushing me.Thank you for walking this chapter with me.
I’m beyond grateful — and I’ll always be proud to say I was shaped by this city and by you.
With appreciation and respect,Dmoe
Montgomery departs Detroit after rushing for 2,506 yards and 33 touchdowns in three seasons. The Iowa State alum appeared in 45 games and started 28 of them.
In his career, Montgomery has rushed for 6,115 yards and 59 touchdowns. He has also caught 231 passes for 1,890 receiving yards and four scores in his 105 NFL games played.
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