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David Montgomery's Injury Guide
Injury Risk
Very High
Chance of Injury in 2026
85%
Chance of Injury per Game
10.6%
Projected Games Missed 2026
1.90
Durability
5.00
David Montgomery's Injury Status
Current Status
Week 1 Practice Report
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- Likelihood of Playing:
- High
David Montgomery Injury History
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| Date | League | Injury | Level | Games Missed | Details |
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| Dec 15, 2024 | NFL | Knee MCL Sprain | Grade 2 | 3 | Montgomery sustained an MCL injury in his knee during Week 15's loss to the Bills |
| Nov 24, 2024 | NFL | Shoulder | — | — | Montgomery sustained a shoulder injury during Week 12's game at Indianapolis. |
| Oct 15, 2023 | NFL | Chest Rib Bruise | — | 2 | Montgomery sustained a rib injury in the first quarter of Week 6 vs. the Buccaneers. |
| Sep 17, 2023 | NFL | Leg Thigh Bruise | — | 1 | Montgomery hurt his thigh after being wrapped up by a defender in the third quarter of Week 2 vs. the Seahawks. He's reportedly set to recover in "a couple of weeks." |
| Sep 25, 2022 | NFL | Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull | Grade 1 | 1 | Montgomery missed 1 game. |
| Oct 3, 2021 | NFL | Knee Strain | Grade 1 | 3 | Montgomery suffered a left knee injury in Week 4's game against the Lions. He has been placed on IR. |
| Nov 8, 2020 | NFL | Head Cranial Concussion | Grade 1 | 1 | Montgomery suffered a concussion during Week 9's loss to the Titans. he was ruled out for the next game |
| Aug 26, 2020 | NFL | Inguinal Groin Strain | Grade 2 | — | Montgomery suffered a groin injury during the training camp practice. He recovered and suited for the season opener. |
| Sep 29, 2018 | Non-NFL | Arm | — | 1 | Injured upper arm late in a loss to TCU. Returned after missing one game with no set back. |
David Montgomery Injury News
View AllJayden Higgins ACL Tear Cripples Houston Passing Game
Texans WR Jayden Higgins will miss the 2026 season after suffering an ACL tear in Tuesday's practice, according to multiple reports. (It's not yet clear which leg he injured.)
David Montgomery Needs Season-Ending Knee Surgery
Lions HC Dan Campbell said Monday that RB David Montgomery needs season-ending surgery on the MCL he injured in the Week 15 loss to the Bills. It's a massive blow to a Detroit offense that's fueled by its running game. But Montgomery's absence figures to turn RB Jahmyr Gibbs into a league-winner. In three games without Montgomery last year, Gibbs averaged 18.0 carries, 5.7 targets, and 132 total yards per game.
David Montgomery Might be Done for Season
Lions RB David Montgomery injured his right MCL in Sunday's loss to the Bills and will be out indefinitely. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that it's a tear and that Montgomery might be out through the playoffs. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports it as a sprain but adds that Montgomery will have further testing. Whatever the specific diagnosis and return timeline, it seems a pretty safe bet that Montgomery will miss the rest of the regular season.
