12:04 PM - David Montgomery (Det) plans to avoid surgery to address the MCL sprain in his right knee and will rehab the injury with the goal of returning for the divisional round of the playoffs, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

12:43 PM - David Montgomery (Det) coach Dan Campbell said Friday that the team hasn't made a decision about placing Montgomery (knee) on injured reserve, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

5:52 PM - David Montgomery (Det) (knee) is now optimistic he'll avoid surgery and hopes to return during the playoffs, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

1:24 PM - David Montgomery (Det) head coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday that Montgomery (knee) is seeking a third opinion on the severity of his MCL injury, which is why the team has not yet placed him on IR, Tim Twentyman of the ' official site reports.

3:12 PM - David Montgomery (Det) Dan Campbell said Monday that Montgomery will undergo season-ending knee surgery and miss the remainder of the 2024 campaign, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

12:11 PM - David Montgomery (Det) (knee) sustained an MCL injury in his knee during Sunday's 48-42 loss to the Bills, the severity of which could be season-ending, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

5:07 PM - David Montgomery (Det) (shoulder) rushed 21 times for 88 yards while catching all three of his targets for 36 yards in Thursday's 23-20 win over the Bears.

11:03 AM - David Montgomery (Det) (shoulder) is active for Thursday's game against the Bears.

4:09 PM - David Montgomery (Det) (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Bears.

4:41 PM - David Montgomery (Det) Lions listed Montgomery (shoulder) as a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice.

4:05 PM - David Montgomery (Det) (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant in Monday's walkthrough practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

4:55 PM - David Montgomery (Det) who exited Sunday's 24-6 win over the Colts with a shoulder injury, indicated afterward that he'll be ready for Thursday's game against the Bears, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

3:14 PM - David Montgomery (Det) sustained a shoulder injury during Sunday's game at Indianapolis.

6:04 PM - David Montgomery (Det) rushed 15 times for 75 yards and two touchdowns and brought in all three targets for 20 yards in the Lions' 52-6 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

7:42 PM - David Montgomery (Det) rushed the ball nine times for 33 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 52-14 win over the Titans. He added on reception on one target for five yards and also recorded a three-yard touchdown pass.

3:26 PM - David Montgomery (Det) with the media Monday, coach Dan Campbell said there's no long-term concern about the knee injury David Montgomery suffered in Sunday's win over the Vikings, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.

5:58 PM - David Montgomery (Det) rushed nine times for 31 yards and brought in three of four targets for 39 yards in the Lions' 31-29 win over the Vikings on Sunday. He also lost a fumble that was returned for a touchdown.

2:10 PM - David Montgomery (Det) (knee) returned to Sunday's game at Minnesota, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

1:50 PM - David Montgomery (Det) was forced out of Sunday's game against the Vikings with a knee injury.

7:32 PM - David Montgomery (Det) Lions are signing Montgomery to a contract extension that will run through 2027, Dan Miller of Fox2 Detroit reports.

5:35 PM - David Montgomery (Det) rushed 11 times for 35 yards and a touchdown while catching all four of his targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Buccaneers.

6:32 PM - David Montgomery (Det) is entering his second campaign as a primary backfield option for the Lions.

6:43 PM - David Montgomery (Det) carried the ball 10 times for 33 yards and caught three of four targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 31-23 divisional-round win over the Buccaneers.

11:23 AM - David Montgomery (Det) rushed 17 times for 55 yards and a touchdown and caught both his targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 30-24 win over Minnesota.

5:54 PM - David Montgomery (Det) rushed 18 times for 56 yards and a touchdown and brought in one of two targets for minus-1 yard in the Lions' 33-28 win over the Saints on Sunday.

4:02 PM - David Montgomery (Det) (foot) was a full practice participant Thursday.

4:10 PM - David Montgomery (Det) was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a foot injury.

6:19 PM - David Montgomery (Det) rushed 15 times for 71 yards with one touchdown and one two-point conversion during Thursday's 29-22 loss to the Packers.

6:09 PM - David Montgomery (Det) rushed 12 times for 76 yards and a touchdown while catching both of his targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 31-26 win over the Bears.

4:18 PM - David Montgomery (Det) (ribs) practiced in full Thursday.

3:58 PM - David Montgomery (Det) (ribs) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report.

6:27 PM - David Montgomery (Det) head coach Dan Campbell said Monday that Montgomery (rib) is trending toward a return to action Sunday against the Chargers, Tim Twentyman of the ' official site reports.

10:57 AM - David Montgomery (Det) (ribs) is expected to return to the lineup for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

3:55 PM - David Montgomery (Det) (ribs) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Raiders.

1:13 PM - David Montgomery (Det) (ribs) isn't practicing Friday, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.

12:26 PM - David Montgomery (Det) head coach Dan Campbell said Montgomery (ribs) won't practice Thursday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

3:52 PM - David Montgomery (Det) (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Baltimore.

1:10 PM - David Montgomery (Det) (ribs) didn't practice Thursday, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.

4:06 PM - David Montgomery (Det) (ribs) was absent from Wednesday's walkthrough.

4:25 PM - David Montgomery (Det) Dan Campbell said Monday that Montgomery (ribs) is expected to miss some time, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.

7:50 PM - David Montgomery (Det) (ribs) will undergo further testing on the injury that knocked him out of Sunday's 20-6 win over the Buccaneers, and the severity of his injury has yet to be determined, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

6:31 PM - David Montgomery (Det) (ribs) has been ruled out of Sunday's contest at Tampa Bay.

6:16 PM - David Montgomery (Det) on Montgomery's ribs were returned negative Sunday at Tampa Bay, but he remains questionable to return to the contest, Pam Oliver of Fox's broadcast reports.

5:39 PM - David Montgomery (Det) was diagnosed with a rib injury during Sunday's game in Tampa Bay.

5:36 PM - David Montgomery (Det) departed Sunday's game at Tampa Bay due to an undisclosed injury, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

4:56 PM - David Montgomery (Det) is expected to serve as the Lions' top pass-catching option out of the backfield in addition to handling his usual duties as the team's lead runner in Sunday's game against the Buccaneers with Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) ruled out for a second straight week.

4:20 PM - David Montgomery (Det) rushed 19 times for 109 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 42-24 win over the Panthers. He also caught two of six targets for 20 yards.

12:09 PM - David Montgomery (Det) will be the Lions' top available running back with Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) inactive Sunday against the Panthers.

6:49 PM - David Montgomery (Det) (thigh) is listed as active Thursday at Green Bay.

9:38 AM - David Montgomery (Det) (thigh) is expected to suit up versus the Packers on Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

8:40 AM - David Montgomery (Det) (thigh), who is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Packers, isn't expected to play, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

4:08 PM - David Montgomery (Det) (thigh) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game in Green Bay, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

4:12 PM - David Montgomery (Det) (thigh) was limited at Tuesday's walkthrough.

2:24 PM - David Montgomery (Det) coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday that he's optimistic that Montgomery (thigh) will be able to play in Thursday's game versus the Packers.

4:09 PM - David Montgomery (Det) (thigh) was a limited participant on Monday's practice estimate.

11:43 AM - David Montgomery (Det) (thigh) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

4:07 PM - David Montgomery (Det) (thigh) didn't practice Friday and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

1:27 PM - David Montgomery (Det) (thigh) remained sidelined during Thursday's practice, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

1:34 PM - David Montgomery (Det) (thigh) isn't practicing Wednesday, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.

5:51 PM - David Montgomery (Det) Dan Campbell said Montgomery sustained a bruised thigh during Sunday's 37-31 overtime loss to the Seahawks, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

5:14 PM - David Montgomery (Det) (thigh) rushed 16 times for 67 yards and a touchdown but lost a fumble in Sunday's 37-31 overtime loss to the Seahawks. He also caught his only target for seven yards but was subsequently carted off after being injured late in the third quarter.

3:33 PM - David Montgomery (Det) sustained a thigh injury during Sunday's game versus the Seahawks.

3:24 PM - David Montgomery (Det) (right leg) was carted to the locker room during Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

4:18 PM - David Montgomery (Det) is expected to take over as the Lions' goal-line running back in 2023 in addition to sharing work with Jahmyr Gibbs on early downs, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.

2:39 PM - David Montgomery (Det) left Thursday's practice early due to injury, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.