Lions star David Montgomery sarcastically fires back at trade rumor report

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Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery responded to a report that he seemingly "wants out" of the organization he’s been with for the last three seasons. 

Well, that’s news to the veteran known as "Knuckles" in the Motor City.

Montgomery took to social media to respond to the ESPN report, employing a fair bit of sarcasm in doing so.

"Damn, [D-Mo] told you that?" Montgomery posted on Sunday after the report came out saying the Lions would want a "decent Day 3 pick" in return for him. 

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David Montgomery of the Detroit Lions warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Dec. 25, 2025 in Minneapolis. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

The 28-year-old, who started his career with the Chicago Bears, has enjoyed success with the Lions since he got there. And when the Lions brought the explosive Jahmyr Gibbs into the mix, the popular "Sonic and Knuckles" duo was born. 

Gibbs, though, has taken off since entering the NFL as the Lions’ first-round pick in 2023. He broke out with 1,412 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns, which led the NFL, in 2024. Then, he followed it up with 1,223 yards and 13 rushing scores, with a career-high 616 receiving yards and five more scores through the air in 2025. 

Montgomery had 716 rushing yards with eight rushing scores, while hauling in 24 of Jared Goff’s pass attempts his way for 192 yards. 

Montgomery has been more of the short yardage back for the Lions’ dynamic offense, but