The Detroit Lions saw a handful of key players suffer injuries during the Week 12 game against the Indianapolis Colts, including running back David Montgomery.
Montgomery got banged-up in the second half of the contest and was initially ruled questionable to return with his shoulder injury, but the Lions running back wasn't reinserted into the game the rest of the way.
That has created at least some concern that Montgomery may not be able to suit up in Week 13 against the Chicago Bears, but there are a few reasons for optimism for his status.
Check out the latest updates on Montgomery's status for Thursday below.
David Montgomery injury updates
UPDATE: The Lions' estimated Tuesday injury report lists Montgomery as limited, which is an upgrade in his estimated participation from Monday and puts him on track to suit up.
Lions Tuesday practice report: pic.twitter.com/efwszxW1wD
— Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman) November 26, 2024
Earlier in the day, head coach Dan Campbell revealed that he feels good about the veteran running back playing in Week 13, so it looks like Montgomery is going to play.
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UPDATE: On Tuesday, head coach Dan Campbell said he feels good about David Montgomery's chances of playing this week.
Dan Campbell says he feels good about David Montgomery playing Thursday. Laughs and says he couldn’t hold Montgomery out of this game against his former team even if he wanted to lol #Lions
— Dannie (@dannierogers___) November 26, 2024
The Lions will release their second injury report on Tuesday. We'll update this page later on with Montgomery's participation.
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Following the win over the Colts, Montgomery revealed that he could've gotten back in the game but the Lions held him out as a precaution, according to Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. Montgomery added that he expects to play in Week 13.
On the Lions' estimated injury report on Monday, Montgomery was listed as a "did not practice," but that's not surprising considering the fact that he got banged-up against the Colts, and with the quick turnaround for this week's game.
After practice, head coach Dan Campbell revealed that three players who were listed on the injury report are in danger of not playing, but Montgomery was not one of them, per Pride of Detroit.
Dan Campbell says there may be three of the guys listed below who could miss this week: Decker, Davis, Raymond.
— Pride of Detroit (@PrideOfDetroit) November 25, 2024
Says St. Brown is a little banged up, too. https://t.co/Gak7b9Q1ho
Long story short: all signs are pointing to Montgomery playing against the Bears, but we'll continue to monitor his status in the lead up to Thursday. Check back for the next update on Tuesday, when the Lions release their next injury report.
In the event Montgomery can't go, fellow running back Jahmyr Gibbs will see an increase in work, and No. 3 running back Craig Reynolds would spell him.
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