Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery is expected to make his return for the team's first playoff game against the Washington Commanders. After missing the last three regular season games due to a knee injury, Montgomery was a full participant in practice on Tuesday. His comeback could be a game-changer for the Lions, who are looking to advance in the playoffs.
David Montgomery is on the cusp of returning to the field, perfectly timed for the Detroit Lions ' inaugural playoff game. The running back has been sidelined since mid-December following a knee injury sustained in the Lions' loss to the Buffalo Bills. He missed the team's final three regular season games but thankfully avoided season-ending surgery. Now, his comeback appears imminent for the Lions' first postseason appearance as he was fully engaged in practice on Tuesday, according to reports.
The expectation is that Montgomery will be ready to play in the divisional round. The star running back's return seems to be progressing as planned as he practiced Tuesday, albeit a walkthrough. Montgomery has accumulated 775 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns this season, forming a formidable duo with the Lions' other star rusher, speedster Jahmyr Gibbs. Detroit kicks off their postseason journey at home against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, January 18, at 8 p.m. ET. The Commanders arrive at Ford Field after a thrilling victory in the wild-card round where they edged out the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a last-second field goal. Blake Silverman is a contributor to the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. Prior to joining SI in November 2024, he covered the WNBA, NBA, G League, and college basketball for various platforms, including Winsidr, SB Nation's Detroit Bad Boys, and A10Talk. He holds a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and a master's in sports journalism from St. Bonaventure University. In his leisure time, he can be found engrossed in the latest Netflix documentary, practicing yoga, or cheering on his beloved Detroit sports teams. As a lifelong Michigander, he resides in suburban Detroit with his wife, young son, and their menagerie of two cats and a dog.
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