Allen Park — New Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery's three-year, $18 million contract with the team includes a $4.5 million signing bonus, up to $500,000 in annual roster bonuses, while carrying a modest $3.2 million cap hit in 2023.
The Lions reached an agreement with Montgomery Tuesday night and are expected to officially sign the former Bears running back shortly after the new league year begins Wednesday afternoon.
The pact includes base salaries of $1.25 million in 2023, $5.25 million in 2024 and $5.5 million in 2025. For cap purposes, the $4.5 million signing bonus is spread evenly across the duration of the three-year contract, so $1.