The response to the Detroit Lions decision to extend running back David Montgomery has been universally positive.

Montgomery has showcased that he is a solid culture fit and embodies everything head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes envision players being about that join the organization.

The talented running back joins Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jared Goff and Penei Sewell in earning lucractive extensions this year.

Former Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen posted a blunt message on social media after hearing the news his former teammate earned an extension.

Cohen posted, “Any GM who would let bro walk is stupid af.”

Detroit’s coaching staff has praised the efforts of the running backs this season, but still feel the unit has an even higher ceiling to reach.

“A lot of the things that we do in the room, and even other people’s rooms, they do it because he does it. He is the kind of guy that sets the tone for the day of practice, and the way that he finishes,” said running backs coach Scottie Montgomery. “You guys have seen out there, some of these runs that most people would stop running after 25 yards. He’s going 50, 60, 70 yards.”

After revealing to Sports Illustrated struggles with mental health in the past, the 27-year-old also shared, “I’m having the best time of my life. And I’m enjoying life for exactly what it is.”

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2.) Lions, David Montgomery Agree to Contract Extension

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CHICAGO – Cal O’Reilly recorded four points to lead the Milwaukee Admirals to a 4-1 win over the Chicago Wolves on Saturday. The win was Milwaukee’s first of the season (1-1-0-0).

O’Reilly, the Admirals’ all-time leading scorer in the team’s American Hockey League history, posted points in each of the three periods – including the game-winning goal.

Admirals goalie Matt Murray was sharp in his Milwaukee debut. Murray stopped 31 shots to pick up his first win of the season.

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Milwaukee scored its first goal of the season, and first of the game, at 17:03 of the first period. Kieffer Bellows intercepted a neutral-zone pass and skated to the net. His shot was kicked aside by Wolves goalie Spencer Martin, but Bellows corralled the rebound. He then sent a pass on the left wing rim behind the Wolves net to O’Reilly. O’Reilly moved the puck to a wide-open Joakim Kemell for the goal from the front of the net.

The Admirals grabbed a 2-0 lead with a power play goal at 7:01 of the second period. Vinnie Hinostroza sent a pass from the right wing wall behind the Wolves net for Zach L’Heureux. L’Heureux then passed the puck to O’Reilly at the goalmouth. O’Reilly deked to his backhand and gently slid the puck past the outstretched left leg of Martin for the tally.

Chicago scored a power-play goal of its own at 13:07 of the second period to make it 2-1. Ryan Suzuki chased a loose puck which caromed out of the left corner into that circle and slapped a shot off the post and in for his first goal of the year.

Bellows scored his first goal of the season after receiving a breakaway pass from O’Reilly at 5:21 of the third stanza. O’Reilly intercepted a pass at the Milwaukee line and found Bellows streaking up the middle. Bellows snapped a wrist shot past the blocker of Martin.

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Milwaukee iced the win when Reid Schaefer scored an empty-net shorthanded goal at 17:47 of the third. O’Reilly picked up the lone helper.

Milwaukee resumes on Friday, Oct. 18 at Rockford. The Admirals will open the home portion of the schedule when the team hosts Rockford on Saturday, Oct. 19.