Texans Newcomer Looking to Break Disappointing Mold
Summary
The Houston Texans have changed their leading running back player almost every year since 2019. This year, they acquired David Montgomery, who has shown better performance than most previous players but faces challenges with a new team and offense.Key Facts
- The Texans have not had the same player lead in rushing yards for two years in a row since 2016-2018.
- From 2019 to 2025, seven different players led the team in rushing yards each season.
- General Manager Nick Caserio often chooses veterans or less successful players for running back.
- David Montgomery joined the Texans in 2026 after a trade and signed a two-year contract worth $16.5 million.
- Montgomery played 17 games in 2025, with 158 rushing attempts, 716 rushing yards, and 8 touchdowns.
- Despite fewer opportunities, Montgomery ranked well compared to other running backs in yards per attempt and touchdowns.
- He previously shared playing time with Jahmyr Gibbs on the Detroit Lions.
- The Texans hope Montgomery can be their main running back and perform consistently with their offense.
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