Running back David Montgomery said that the Lions now face the need to prove they can get over the hump that separates contenders from champions. “Everybody’s tired of being close,” Montgomery said, ...

For Montgomery, he has recorded 1,667 yards and 24 touchdowns on 379 carries in 26 games played with Gibbs. On the contrary, Gibbs has recorded 314 carries for 1,692 yards and 23 touchdowns with ...

The Detroit Lions made strides the past two seasons but came up short in the postseason. Running back David Montgomery said this is the year the Lions "need to finish." ...

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery explained why he has a big chip on his shoulder going into the 2025 season, which should lead to him running even angrier than normal.

No team has notched more regular-season wins since Week 1 of the 2023 campaign than the Detroit Lions, but they don't have a Super Bowl appearance to show for all that success.

Lions Lions’ David Montgomery has the biggest chip on his shoulder he’s ever had Published: Jul. 20, 2025, 11:43 a.m.

Dec 5, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter at Ford Field.

"Everybody's tired of being close," Montgomery said, via Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com. "It's cool to be close at first, but you don't want to get comfortable with being close all the time.

But the peanut butter to his jam is teammate David Montgomery. For Montgomery, he has recorded 1,667 yards and 24 touchdowns on 379 carries in 26 games played with Gibbs.

However, the Lions have yet to reach their ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl and running back David Montgomery is intent on achieving greatness in 2025. "Everybody's tired of being close ...