David Montgomery Sticks to His Vegan Roots Post-Thanksgiving Win
After the Detroit Lions’ hard-fought 23-20 victory over the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving, players gathered to celebrate the win, with quarterback Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Jahmyr Gibbs savoring turkey drumsticks on national television. However, running back David Montgomery turned heads when he opted for a carrot instead.
While some speculated it might have been a matter of mistrusting the turkey’s quality, there’s a simpler explanation—Montgomery is a committed vegan.
Vegan Lifestyle Enhancing Performance
Montgomery made the switch to a plant-based diet in 2020 during his time with the Chicago Bears. The decision, which eliminated all meat and animal products from his meals, has seemingly coincided with impressive results on the field. Since adopting the vegan lifestyle, Montgomery has consistently been among the league’s top rushers, second only to Derrick Henry in yardage over that period.
[Highlight] David Montgomery was just happy to have his carrot
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Increased Energy and Stamina
The change hasn’t just helped his performance; it’s also improved how Montgomery feels overall.
“That’s probably the biggest thing,” Montgomery shared. “Feeling more energized. Just eating healthy and taking care of my body more.”
As Thanksgiving highlights rolled across the screen, Montgomery’s carrot snack served as a small but potent reminder that peak performance can come in many forms—turkey legs or not.
For Lions fans, Montgomery’s diet is just another element fueling his Herculean strength and reliability, helping him thrive in Detroit’s offensive powerhouse since joining the team in 2023.