The Detroit Lions ’ hopes that David Montgomery could return from a knee injury originally thought to require season-ending surgery got a boost Thursday as the running back reportedly received a medical opinion allowing him to rehab the knee instead.

Week 15 was catastrophic for the Detroit Lions, as they suffered a crushing 48-42 loss at the hands of the Buffalo Bills, while also losing four different players to long-term injuries. Running back David Montgomery was among that crowd, as he suffered a sprained MCL that is expected to hold him out for the remainder of the 2024 campaign.