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David Montgomery Hurts Knee

By Jared Smola | Updated on Sun, Oct 20 2024 6:03 PM UTC

Lions RB David Montgomery is questionable to return to Sunday's game vs. Vikings with a knee injury. We'll update his status when we know more. Montgomery's absence should mean big volume for RB Jahmyr Gibbs.

Update: Montgomery returned in the second quarter.

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