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5:24 PM - David Montgomery (Det) carried the ball eight times for 32 yards and a touchdown and caught both his targets for 16 yards in Thursday's 31-24 loss to the Packers. He also threw an incomplete pass.
6:02 PM - David Montgomery (Det) carried the ball five times for 18 yards and caught all three of his targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 34-27 overtime win over the Giants.
7:07 PM - David Montgomery (Det) rushed the ball nine times for 12 yards in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Browns.
6:34 PM - David Montgomery (Det) rushed 11 times for 57 yards and a touchdown and secured his only target for four yards in the Lions' 52-21 win over the Bears on Sunday.
1:33 PM - David Montgomery (Det) recently said he has "no concern" about Detroit's offensive line changes and is confident in new offensive coordinator John Morton.
4:59 PM - David Montgomery (Det) (knee) doesn't have a designation for Saturday's wild-card game against the Commanders.
4:21 PM - David Montgomery (Det) Lions listed Montgomery (knee) as a full participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice.
2:51 PM - David Montgomery (Det) coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday that he expects to have Montgomery (knee) available for the Lions' first playoff game in the divisional round, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
4:19 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) rushed seven times for 21 yards in the Bears' 29-13 loss to the Vikings in Week 18, and ended the season with 201 carries for 801 yards and two touchdowns along with 34 receptions, 316 yards and another score over 16 games played.
4:08 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) rushed five tomes for 24 yards and caught two passes for 12 yards in the Bears' 41-10 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
5:51 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) rushed 16 times for 62 yards and caught four passes for 22 yards in the Bears' 35-13 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
3:35 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) could face more competition for snaps out of the backfield Saturday against Buffalo with Chicago activating Khalil Herbert (hip) from injured reserve Friday, Larry Meyer of the Bears' official site reports. "The way guys can naturally bounce off of him I think is really cool," offensive coordinator Luke Getsy said of Herbert earlier this week. "What's nice, too, is it's a different type of back. I think there's a value in that, in having two different types of style runners like we're able to have here with [] and him. I think that's really cool, too."
4:49 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) rushed 12 times for 53 yards and a touchdown while catching all three of his targets for 38 yards and another touchdown in Sunday's 25-20 loss to the Eagles.
2:50 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) (illness) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
3:53 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) didn't practice Thursday due to an illness.
4:31 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) rushed 14 times for 61 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-19 loss to the Packers. He also caught four of five targets for six yards.
6:08 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) rushed 14 times for 79 yards and caught three of four targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 31-10 loss to the Jets.
4:29 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) rushed 17 times for 67 yards and a touchdown while catching all three of his targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Falcons.
5:48 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) carried the ball nine times for 37 yards and caught his only target for seven yards in Sunday's 31-30 loss to the Lions.
7:07 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) rushed 14 times for 36 yards and brought in one of two targets for eight yards in the Bears' 35-32 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.
7:59 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) rushed 15 times for 53 yards and caught three passes for 22 yards In the Bears' 49-29 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday.
11:54 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) rushed the ball 15 times for 62 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 33-14 win over the Patriots.
11:51 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) rushed 15 times for 67 yards and brought in his only target for 13 yards in the Bears' 12-7 loss to the Commanders on Thursday night. He also recovered a fumble.
4:17 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) rushed 12 times for 20 yards and a touchdown, and caught all four of his targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Vikings.
11:34 AM - David Montgomery (Chi) (ankle) is listed as active Sunday in Minnesota.
7:44 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) Bears are optimistic Montgomery (ankle) will play Sunday against the Vikings, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reports.
3:06 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Minnesota.
4:08 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.
4:09 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) (ankle) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.
3:02 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) (ankle/knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants.
4:02 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) (ankle/knee) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice.
3:57 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) (ankle/knee) didn't take part in practice Wednesday.
9:11 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) Matt Eberflus said Montgomery (knee/ankle) is day-to-day after exiting early in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Texans, Courtney Cronin of ESPN reports.
1:46 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) was forced out of Sunday's game against the Texans with a knee/ankle injury, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
1:30 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) suffered an apparent injury to his lower right leg during Sunday's game against the Texans, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
11:54 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) rushed 15 times for 122 yards and caught both of his targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 27-10 loss to Green Bay.
8:10 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) rushed 17 times for 26 yards and caught three passes for 24 yards in the Bears' 19-10 win over the 49ers on Sunday.
8:10 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) rushed 17 times for 26 yards and caught three passes for 24 yards in the Bears' 19-10 win over the 49ers on Sunday.
10:48 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) (undisclosed) ran for 28 yards on nine carries in Chicago's preseason game against Cleveland on Saturday.
2:08 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) (undisclosed) will have his status for Saturday's game against the Browns determined based upon how he does at practice, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
12:23 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) (undisclosed) and the Chicago starters are unlikely to play Saturday against Cleveland, Alyssa Barbieri of USA Today reports.
7:31 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) was not in uniform for warmups ahead of Thursday's preseason game against the Seahawks, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.
2:22 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) (undisclosed) would likely see six-to-10 plays in Thursday's game against the Seahawks if he's able to take the field Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
1:52 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) is day-to-day with an unspecified injury and isn't likely to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Chiefs, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
2:09 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) has been playing both running back and special teams during practice, Kevin Fishbain and Adam Jahns of The Athletic report.
2:09 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) has been playing both running back and special teams during practice, Kevin Fishbain and Adam Jahns of The Athletic report.
9:22 AM - David Montgomery (Chi) Bears coach Matt Eberflus believes Montgomery has the skills to thrive as a pass catcher, but it is possible the running back shares more carries with his backups under offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, who comes from a Green Bay system that utilizes multiple backs, ESPN.com's Courtney Cronin reports.
4:07 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) rushed 20 times for 72 yards in the Bears' 31-17 Week 18 loss to the Vikings, and he ended the season with 225 carries for 849 yards and seven touchdowns in addition to 42 receptions for 301 yards.
4:17 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) rushed 22 times for 64 yards and two touchdowns while adding two receptions for 17 yards in the Bears' 29-3 win over the Giants on Sunday.
7:08 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) rushed 21 times for 45 yards and a touchdown and caught seven passes for 61 yards in the Bears' 25-24 win over the Seahawks on Sunday.
11:26 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) rushed 18 times for 60 yards and caught five passes for 23 yards in the Bears' 17-9 loss to the Vikings on Monday.
5:32 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) (illness) was a full participant in Friday's practice.
4:43 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) didn't take part in Thursday's walkthrough due to an illness.
2:34 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) (shoulder/groin/glute) has been removed from the injury report and will play in Sunday's game against the Packers.
5:49 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) (shoulder/groin/glute) was a limited practice participant Thursday.
5:12 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) didn't practice Wednesday due to shoulder, groin and glute injuries.
4:18 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) rushed 21 times for 91 yards and a touchdown while posting eight receptions for 51 yards in the Bears' 33-22 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.
4:22 PM - David Montgomery (Chi) rushed 14 times for 58 yards and caught his only target for nine yards in the Bears' 16-13 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
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