Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery had a good reason for hilariously picking up a carrot instead of a turkey leg after the Lions’ Thanksgiving Day victory. Montgomery, 27, was spotted by CBS cameras gnawing on a celebratory carrot instead of the customary turkey after the Lions’ 23-20 win over the Chicago Bears on Thursday,

Montgomery shares the Lions running back load with Jahmyr Gibbs. The next man up would be veteran Craig Reynolds, who offers a similar power to Montgomery in his style of running and also excels in pass protection, an underappreciated aspect of Montgomery’s game.

Detroit — Detroit Lions running backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs clearly approve of their nicknames — Sonic (Gibbs) and Knuckles (Montgomery).

The Detroit Lions are hoping to ride Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery all the way to the franchise's first Super Bowl title

Mike Payton talks about the Detroit Lions RBs, Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, who are about to make NFL history, amidst an incredible season in the backfield. *Jahmyr Gibbs And David Montgomery Are About To Make NFL

Detroit Lions running backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs are fully embracing their nickname for the Week 13 game against the Chicago Bears, as both Lions running backs are rocking custom Sonic and Knuckles cleats.