Detroit Lions Signs Star RB Playmaker to $24 M Extension

On Saturday, October 12, the Detroit Lions re-upped with running back David Montgomery, a top offensive player, to a two-year contract extension worth more than $18 million.

The information was first revealed by ESPN NFL reporter Adam Schefter in an X post on Saturday night. “Lions RB David Montgomery reached agreement on a two-year, $18.25 million extension that contractually ties him to Detroit through the 2027 season, per source,” according to Schefter.

“New guaranteed funds totaling $10.5 million are part of the agreement. Montgomery’s current contract had two years remaining on it. Detroit is taking early care of its own.”

The Lions signed Montgomery to a three-year deal worth $18 million total in March 2023, after the running back spent his first four professional seasons with the NFC North Division rival Chicago Bears.