Lions’ David Montgomery takes important step towards Week 10 return from rib injury Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery is ready to take the field against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 10.
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery is on track to recover from his rib injury and take the field in Week 10.
David Montgomery was a full participant in the Lions’ practice on Wednesday, per Around the NFL.
David Montgomery has missed the Lions’ past two games after he injured his ribs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6.
The Detroit running back suffered the injury during the second quarter.
He left the field, went to the locker room for further evaluation and did not return.
Fortunately, the X-ray results were negative.
The Lions’ running back depth is thin in Montgomery’s absence.
Additionally, rookie quarterback Jahmyr Gibbs also missed the game against the Buccaneers with a hamstring injury.
Lions eagerly await David Montgomery’s return With Montgomery and Gibbs out of action, Detroit must rely on third baseman Craig Raynolds to take over.
Reynolds mustered only 15 rushing yards on 10 carries for Detroit.
The Lions relied on their passing attack (353 yards in the air) to beat Tampa Bay, 20-6
Jahmyr Gibbs played a key role in Montgomery’s absence in Week 8.
The rookie exploded for 152 yards on the 26 in Detroit’s 26-14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Mark Davis fired Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels after the loss.
Gibbs’ big play caught the attention of Lions head coach Dan Campbell.
The latter said he would ensure that Gibbs would share races with David Montgomery in the future.
Montgomery had 385 yards and six touchdowns on 94 carries before suffering a rib injury.
He passed for three touchdowns in Detroit’s 34-20 win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 3.
David Montgomery joins the Lions after spending his first three seasons in the NFL with the Chicago Bears.
The 6-2 Lions hope to continue their resurgence when they return to face the Chargers in Week 10.
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