{"id":786512,"date":"2026-03-02T11:27:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T11:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/786512\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T11:27:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T11:27:17","slug":"david-montgomery-breaks-two-year-social-media-silence-to-address-claim-he-wants-out-of-detroit-lions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/786512\/","title":{"rendered":"David Montgomery breaks two-year social media silence to address claim he wants out of Detroit Lions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>DAVID Montgomery has shockingly broken his two-year social media silence.<\/p>\n<p>The 28-year-old has now spoken out to address claims that he wants to leave the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-sun.com\/topic\/detroit-lions\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Detroit Lions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSign up for the Sport newsletter\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tThank you!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery scores a touchdown against the Baltimore RavensCredit: Getty<\/p>\n<p>Montgomery rushes for the Lions against the Cincinnati BengalsCredit: Reuters<\/p>\n<p>Montgomery has hit out at claims that he wants to switch teams ahead of the 2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-sun.com\/topic\/nfl\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NFL<\/a> season.<\/p>\n<p>He joined the Lions in 2023 after four years with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-sun.com\/topic\/chicago-bears\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Bears<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But reports from <a aria-label=\"ESPN (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/48045815\/2026-nfl-combine-latest-buzz-news-rumors-free-agency-draft-qbs-trades-offseason\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ESPN<\/a> have suggested that the running back\u2019s three-year association could soon come to an end.<\/p>\n<p>Montgomery had been linked with a move to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-sun.com\/topic\/seattle-seahawks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Seattle Seahawks<\/a> as a potential replacement <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-sun.com\/sport\/15959950\/seahawks-decision-super-bowl-kenneth-walker-contract\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">if Kenneth Walker III does leave<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"article-readmore__text-anchor-wrap\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-sun.com\/sport\/16020916\/las-vegas-raiders-fernando-mendoza-nfl-draft-jets\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"240\" width=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1772450836_850_fernando-mendoza-15-indiana-hoosiers-1058110446.jpg\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"article-readmore__text-kicker\">T-RAID OFF<\/p>\n<p class=\"article-readmore__text-headline\">Fears Raiders will not pick Fernando Mendoza in NFL Draft as rivals circle<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"article-readmore__text-anchor-wrap\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-sun.com\/sport\/16021115\/travis-kelce-retirement-decision-kansas-city-chiefs-future\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"240\" width=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1772450837_940_DF-US-OP-KELCE.jpg\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"article-readmore__text-kicker\">WAIT AND CE<\/p>\n<p class=\"article-readmore__text-headline\">Kelce retirement decision to come this week with final answer on Chiefs future<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>However, Montgomery has poured cold water on these rumors with his return to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-sun.com\/topic\/social-media\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">social media<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The experienced running back responded to a report on his potential exit on X.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDamn, Dmo told you that ?\u201d Montgomery said.<\/p>\n<p>It marks the Lions star\u2019s first post on the platform since March 2024.<\/p>\n<p>His last post was an advertisement for digital player cards on the NFL Rivals mobile game.<\/p>\n<p>Montgomery\u2019s statement comes after offensive tackle <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-sun.com\/sport\/15827686\/detroit-lions-dan-skipper-announces-retirement\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dan Skipper, 31, announced his retirement<\/a> from the NFL.<\/p>\n<p>The running back made 716 yards from 158 carries throughout the 2025 season.<\/p>\n<p>This resulted in eight touchdowns for the Lions.<\/p>\n<p>Montgomery\u2019s role has reduced following the emergence of the 23-year-old Jahmyr Gibbs.<\/p>\n<p>The duo have been nicknamed \u2018Sonic and Knuckles\u2019 after the popular video game characters.<\/p>\n<p>Montgomery has taken on the mantle of \u2018Knuckles\u2019 for his strong short-yard game.<\/p>\n<p>While Gibbs has been named \u2018Sonic\u2019 for his incredible speed.<\/p>\n<p>But their impact was not enough for the Lions to reach the playoffs with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-sun.com\/sport\/15743932\/detroit-lions-fire-john-morton-dan-campbell-nfl\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">offensive coordinator John Morton, 56, being fired<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Lions finished fourth in the NFC North with just nine wins from 17 games during the 2025 season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"DAVID Montgomery has shockingly broken his two-year social media silence. 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