David Montgomery missed 3 Detroit Lions games with a torn MCL but is expected to return Saturday vs. Washington Commanders in divisional round game.

Heading into the divisional round vs. the Commanders, Lions HC Dan Campbell gave a promising injury update on RB David Montgomery.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell said last week that he expects to have running back David Montgomery back in the lineup for the team's first playoff game and nothing changed on that front over the weekend.

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, head coach Dan Campbell said that he's expecting star running back David Montgomery to suit up in the divisional round, a huge boost for the Lions' ground game.

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.

Through much of the 2024 NFL regular season, the Detroit Lions operated with a two-head monster at the running back position — boasting both veteran ball

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.

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.

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."

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.