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.
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 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.
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
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,
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 waiting on another opinion before deciding David Montgomery’s fate
David’s getting another opinion, so he’s had a couple and, really, just see what this third one says. That’s why we have not put him on injured reserve. We’re in waiting mode here."
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
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