The Detroit Lions have seen a lot of David Montgomery, who spent his first four seasons in the NFC North with the Chicago Bears.

Needing a running back for next season, they are expected to sign him to a three-year deal once the new league year begins at 4 p.m. on March 15.

The deal is expected to be worth $18 million, according to ESPN.

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David Montgomery #32 of the Chicago Bears runs with the ball during the second half of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on January 8, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

While the Lions still have D’Andre Swift on the depth chart, the NFL’s leading touchdown scorer last season, Jamaal Williams, is a free agent, which means there were a couple of spots open in Detroit.

Montgomery has been the Bears’ workhorse in the backfield since he was selected in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Iowa State.

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Last season, he totaled 801 yards on 201 carries with five rushing touchdowns in 16 games for Chicago. He, too, has been a 1,000-yard rusher after tallying 1,070 yards in 2020.

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery heads into the end zone to score during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Chicago.

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery heads into the end zone to score during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Montgomery has also shown his ability to catch the ball when thrown at him, amassing 1,240 receiving yards with four touchdowns on 155 receptions.

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On the Lions, Montgomery could very well present himself as the team’s workhorse like Williams was. Swift could be in and out with him, especially in those passing situations.

However, the Lions see a lot in Swift, despite having him take a backseat to Williams in his third season.

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Michigan, USA, on Sunday, January 1, 2023.

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Michigan, USA, on Sunday, January 1, 2023. (Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

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Either way, the Lions get a familiar player who has been hard to stop for their defense. Montgomery has averaged 4.1 yards per carry against Detroit in eight games of his career.