Amon-Ra St. Brown: I'm upset David Montgomery was traded but happy for him
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Key Points:
- Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown expressed that trading running back David Montgomery to the Texans means losing one of the NFL's best running backs who deserves a starting role.
- St. Brown acknowledged Montgomery's team-first attitude despite wanting more carries and playing time, highlighting that Montgomery was effectively a top running back on most teams but limited in Detroit due to Jahmyr Gibbs' emergence.
- St. Brown said he is both upset to lose a favorite teammate and happy that Montgomery will get a bigger offensive role with Houston.
- The Lions recognized Montgomery as a positive presence, but the rise of younger player Jahmyr Gibbs led to Montgomery's reduced role and eventual trade.
- This move reflects the NFL reality where younger
