David Montgomery Signs Extension with Detroit Lions

David Montgomery has signed a two-year, $18.25 million contract extension with the Detroit Lions, where he feels a stronger sense of competitiveness and potential for success compared to his time with the Chicago Bears, who he claimed 'sucked the fun' out of football. Former Bears teammate Tarik Cohen criticized Chicago GM Ryan Poles on social media, calling it foolish to let Montgomery leave, highlighting the Bears' questionable decisions in recent trades. Montgomery's performance with the Lions has been notable, contributing to a successful season that saw the team reach the NFC Conference game, ending a long playoff drought. He has also expressed satisfaction with the coaching staff under Dan Campbell, noting a healthy player-coach relationship. Montgomery has had a strong start this season, achieving multiple touchdowns and contributing to the team's seventh-best rushing attack. Meanwhile, Cohen's comments reflect growing frustration among former Bears players regarding the team's direction under Poles.