Lions RB David Montgomery Aiming For Early Playoff Return

Report: Lions RB David Montgomery Aiming For Early Playoff Return
The Detroit Lions could have the services of running back David Montgomery sooner than expected. Following a loss last week to the Buffalo Bills, it was reported the talented running back was seeking opinions regarding how to proceed after suffering a MCL injury in Week 15.
Lions confirm David Montgomery’s optimistic update: ‘See where this thing goes’
Dan Campbell confirmed the national reports indicating Montgomery’s most recent opinions leaned on the optimistic side. But the Lions head coach said the next steps are about deciding whether to put Montgomery on injured reserve.
David Montgomery injury update: rehab, instead of surgery, hopes to return to Detroit Lions
If Montgomery opted to undergo surgery, something Lions coach Dan Campbell said Monday was happening, the veteran running back would miss the rest of the season, including the playoffs. If he opts to let the injury scar over and heal naturally, he could return at some point in the postseason.
David Montgomery injury update: Lions optimistic RB can return for playoffs, avoid knee surgery, per report
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery suffered what was believed to be a season-ending MCL tear during the team's Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills, but after Montgomery got a third opinion on his injury,
Why Lions haven't placed David Montgomery on injured reserve yet
Week 15 was catastrophic for the Detroit Lions, as they suffered a crushing 48-42 loss at the hands of the Buffalo Bills, while also losing four different players to long-term injuries. Running back David Montgomery was among that crowd, as he suffered a sprained MCL that is expected to hold him out for the remainder of the 2024 campaign.
David Montgomery injury news: Lions still must decide whether to put him on IR
Dan Campbell said he does not expect Carlton Davis to return to Lions this season from a broken jaw, but IR decision remains on David Montgomery.
Injury update: David Montgomery’s target return date revealed
According to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Lions running back David Montgomery is eyeing a return in the divisional round of the playoffs. “He now is going to rehab with a realistic goal of being back for the divisional round of the playoffs,
David Montgomery reportedly targeting return in divisional round
If the Lions secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC and a first-round bye, that would be their first playoff game. Montgomery intends to be on the field for it.
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The Detroit Lions have been one of the best teams in the NFL this season, and their rushing attack has been a major reason why. David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs have dominated on the ground, which has helped the Lions jump out to a 12-2 record despite missing a ton of key players.
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