Texans expect David Montgomery to fix their biggest offensive weakness

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When the Houston Texans report for training camp, one of the biggest storylines will be the arrival of veteran running back David Montgomery and the impact he can have on an offense looking to establish a more consistent ground game.

Houston made Montgomery a priority this offseason after its rushing attack struggled throughout 2025. The Texans averaged just 3.9 yards per carry last season, ranking fourth-lowest in the NFL, and the organization believes Montgomery is the physical runner capable of changing that trend.

Known for his toughness, vision, and ability to break tackles, Montgomery brings a downhill running style that fits Houston’s desire to become more balanced on offense. He has built a reputation as one of the league’s most dependable power backs, consistently finding tough yards between the tackles while wearing down opposing defenses.

Beyond his ability to move the chains, Montgomery has been one of the NFL’s most productive goal-line runners. During his three seasons with the Detroit Lions, he rushed for 33 touchdowns, proving to be a reliable finisher in the red zone. That production is exactly what the Texans hope to add to an offense that left valuable points on the field last season.

All eyes on Montgomery as Texans open training camp

Training camp will be the first opportunity to see Montgomery work behind Houston’s offensive line and develop chemistry with the rest of the offense. Coaches will closely monitor how quickly he adapts to the Texans’ system and whether he can become the featured back from Day 1.

His presence should also help create more favorable situations for Houston’s passing game. A productive rushing attack can force defenses to respect play-action, open passing lanes, and take pressure off the quarterback throughout the season.

If Montgomery performs the way he has throughout much of his career, he could provide the Texans with the consistent rushing production they have been missing. As training camp begins, all eyes will be on the veteran running back to see if he can bring a physical identity back to Houston’s offense and help elevate the Texans into AFC contenders.

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