Lions RB David Montgomery Aiming For Early Playoff Return

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.
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.
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.
Lions RB David Montgomery May Not Be Out for Season After All
After #Lions RB David Montgomery spent the last few days consulting with medical experts, sources are now optimistic that the star avoided the season-ending surgery that was initially feared. Montgomery will rehab with the hope that he can return at some point this postseason. pic.twitter.com/epN40XUoPy
Lions' David Montgomery Gets 'Optimistic' Update on Potential Season-Ending Injury
Montgomery told local media Tuesday that he hoped to recover in time to play sometime during the playoffs, and after consulting with doctors, it appears that he may have a path fo
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.
Here's how the Lions plan to replace David Montgomery; it won't all be on Jahmyr Gibbs
Replacing running back David Montgomery won't be as simple as the Lions giving all of his carries to Jahmyr Gibbs.
Lions gets optimistic David Montgomery injury update with NFL playoffs in sight
Quarterback Jared Goff and an Amon-Ra St. Brown-led pass-catching group exemplify great cohesion and success, to be clear, but the Lions rely heavily on their backs to dictate the pace of the action. A healthy David Montgomery, or at least one who is able to suit up in the playoffs, could provide this group a valuable life raft.
Lions' David Montgomery: Eyeing divisional-round return
Eyeing divisional-round return
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,
Lions’ Playoffs Dreams Brighten as Stars Poised for Returns
The Detroit Lions have battled through adversity all season, with injuries sidelining several of their key players. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, who appeared on NFL GameDay this morning, the Lions are set to receive a significant boost heading into the playoffs.
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David Montgomery injury update: Lions RB seeking opinions on knee, could return in playoffs
The Detroit Lions are in a holding pattern with David Montgomery's MCL injury, and as head coach Dan Campbell said, "that ...
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Is David Montgomery Playing Today? (Injury Update, Betting Impact for Lions vs. Bears)
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery. / Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery suffered a knee injury in the team’s Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills, but ...
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Lions RB David Montgomery reportedly opts for rehab over surgery after knee injury
(CBS DETROIT) - Lions running back David Montgomery is looking to go through rehab rather than undergoing surgery after ...
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How Detroit Lions plan to make up for loss of Alim McNeill, Carlton Davis, David Montgomery
running back David Montgomery and special teams standout Khalil Dorsey this week. "We acknowledge the fact that, man, we’ve lost players, we’ve lost really good players," Campbell said Monday.
NFL Week 16 inactives: Commanders TE Zach Ertz active for Eagles rematch, optimism for David Montgomery's return
An injured MCL appeared to end David Montgomery's season, and he is not active for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears, ...