David Montgomery, the Detroit Lions’ running back, is poised to terminate his contract as part of a double deal.

The Detroit lions will have a new workhorse in their backfield in 2023.

According to various sources, the Lions and Chicago Bears free agent running back David Montgomery agreed to a three-year, $18 million contract late Tuesday night.

Montgomery’s signing, which may be made official at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, will most likely mark the end of Jamaal Williams’ stay in Detroit.

Williams led the Lions with 1,066 yards rushing and the NFL with 17 rushing touchdowns last season. A fan favorite in Detroit, Williams became the first Lion to top 1,000 yards rushing since Reggie Bush in 2013 and broke Barry Sanders’ franchise single-season touchdown record.

He said after the season he hoped to sign a long-term extension with the Lions, and the two sides met to discuss a new contract at the NFL combine earlier this month.

In Montgomery, the Lions believe they upgraded their offense with one of the most productive and durable backs on the market.