David Montgomery becomes Texans' primary running back as team looks ahead
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 2:36 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
David Montgomery is set to take on the role of starting running back for the Houston Texans. The player expressed confidence in the team's quarterback, praising his skills leading into the 2026 season. Montgomery's elevation to RB1 comes as part of the Texans' strategy to build a strong offensive lineup. As the Texans move forward, they aim to leverage Montgomery's abilities to enhance their overall performance in upcoming games.
- •David Montgomery is named the starting running back for the Texans.
- •He praises the Texans quarterback as skilled and promising.
- •The decision reflects the Texans' focus on building their offense.
- •Montgomery aims to boost the team's performance in the future.
- •Looking ahead to the 2026 season, the Texans plan to utilize Montgomery effectively.
- 2:36 PMYahoo Sports — Texans excited to see future of the offsense with David Montgomery as RB1
"David Montgomery is a fan of the Texans quarterback. In fact, he thinks he's "cold" entering 2026.
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