Reports: Lions RB David Montgomery (MCL) could miss rest of season

Field Level Media|published: Mon 16th December, 12:52 2024

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill (54) stops Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.

Lions running back David Montgomery could be in jeopardy of missing the rest of the season with a torn MCL in his right knee, according to multiple reports.

Detroit was devastated by injuries on Sunday in a 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Montgomery finished the game but is scheduled for more detailed testing on Monday to determine his status moving forward. Montgomery is part of a tandem backfield with Jahmyr Gibbs that has combined for 1,822 rushing yards, 23 touchdowns and 736 receiving yards and three TD catches on 75 total receptions this season.

It was another difficult day for the Lions' defense. Detroit entered Sunday's game with 13 defensive players on injured reserve and is adding three more because of injuries suffered during the loss.

Defensive tackle Alim McNeill tore his ACL and starting cornerback Carlton Davis III broke his jaw and will be sidelined for at least six weeks after surgery, according to multiple reports.

Further, top special teams player and backup defensive back Khail Dorsey suffered a broken ankle and is lost for the rest of the season, per the reports.

Davis will undergo surgery on his jaw and could return for a late postseason run, according to the reports.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell was pretty glum on McNeill and Davis after Sunday's game.

"Normally if I'm like saying I don't feel good, that means it's not good for the rest of the year," Campbell said. "So, I don't feel good about it."

McNeill, 24, signed a four-year contract extension worth $97 million in mid-October. He finishes the season with 25 tackles and 3.5 sacks. He has 11.5 career sacks.

Davis, 27, has two interceptions, 11 passes defensed and 56 tackles in 13 starts this season, his first in Detroit. The Lions acquired Davis from Tampa Bay in March. He'll be an unrestricted free agent after the season. He has 11 career INTS.

Dorsey, 26, had 14 tackles in 14 games (one start) this season. Dorsey has played 71 percent of the Lions' special teams snaps this season.

--Field Level Media