David Montgomery injury update: Lions optimistic RB can return for playoffs, avoid knee surgery, per report

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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, there’s reportedly optimism he could return for the postseason. 

NFL Media reports that after Montgomery spoke with several experts, it’s believed he avoided what could have been a season-ending injury that would have required surgery. If all goes well, he could potentially return at some point in the playoffs. Montgomery will now rehab with that goal in mind. 

Montgomery initially left the field with a knee issue in the second quarter. He remained out for a while, with Jahmyr Gibbs taking all of the snaps for the remainder of the half. Montgomery was right back in the lineup after halftime, though, until he exited again and Gibbs played the entire remainder of the game. 

Montgomery was…

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Author : Jared Dubin

Publish date : 2024-12-19 23:07:00

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