Houston Texans running back David Montgomery is considered week-to-week with a groin injury, head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Montgomery exited Sunday's 26-3 win over the Tennessee Titans early in the second quarter before walking to the locker room with a minor limp. He was deemed questionable to return but ultimately didn't see the field again, finishing with five carries for 11 yards.
#Texans runner David Montgomery trudges to locker room for further examination. Questionable to return with groin injury https://t.co/1uh4kAv4dD
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) October 11, 2026
Ryans added that Woody Marks will step in for the injured Montgomery. The second-year back produced 85 scrimmage yards against the Titans, including 62 rushing yards on a season-high 15 attempts.
"Dynamic. Will carry the load for us," Ryans said of Marks, courtesy of Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston.
Houston acquired the 29-year-old from the Detroit Lions in March in exchange for center Juice Scruggs, a fourth-round pick in the 2026 draft, and a seventh-rounder in 2027. However, he's struggled with the Texans after recording three total touchdowns and 60 rushing yards in his team debut - a Week 1 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
In four appearances since, Montgomery has yet to score another touchdown. He's also averaging just 2.4 yards per carry on eight attempts per game.
