Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell confirmed running back David Montgomery will return for the Divisional Round matchup against the Commanders

The Lions had David Montgomery and Terrion Arnold back from injury ahead of their big matchup with the Commanders.

Montgomery opted to rehab a knee injury instead of undergoing season-ending surgery in hopes of returning for the playoffs.

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery missed the team's final three games of the regular season due to a knee injury. However, the Lions running back is expected to make his return when the Lions play their first playoff game next week.

The Detroit Lions have emerged from their bye week and are now beginning their on-field preparations for the divisional round when they'll host the Washington Commanders on Saturday. And it looks like the week off did members on the roster some good,

David Montgomery, who missed Detroit's final three regular-season games with an MCL injury, practiced in full Tuesday and said he "wouldn't be out there if I wasn't ready."

Will running back David Montgomery return and be back for the Detroit Lions or is he out for the season with his knee injury? John breaks down the latest David Montgomery injury updates and news.

The Detroit Lions bolstered their backfield in 2023, signing free agent David Montgomery and drafting Jahmyr Gibbs in the first round. The investments have paid off.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell met with the media on Monday and spoke about three players dealing with injuries, including running back David Montgomery, cornerback Terrion Arnold and guard Kevin Zeitler.