The Detroit Lions surprised a lot of people this offseason by moving on from their top two running backs after the duo produced an above-average rushing attack in 2022. Jamaal Williams set a franchise record with 17 rushing touchdowns, while D’Andre Swift added 931 scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns of his own. In total, the Lions finished 11th in rushing yards and 15th in yards per carry.
But Lions' general manager believes the team improved their running back corps by adding David Montgomery in free agency and using the 12th overall pick on former Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs.