The Detroit Lions could have the services of running back David Montgomery sooner than expected. Following a loss last week to the Buffalo Bills, it was reported the talented running back was seeking opinions regarding how to proceed after suffering a MCL injury in Week 15.

After #Lions RB David Montgomery spent the last few days consulting with medical experts, sources are now optimistic that the star avoided the season-ending surgery that was initially feared. Montgomery will rehab with the hope that he can return at some point this postseason. pic.twitter.com/epN40XUoPy

Detroit Lions superstar running back David Montgomery was initially ruled out for the season after suffering an MCL sprain against the Buffalo Bills, but the 27-year-old plans to beat the odds. David Montgomery suffered the MCL sprain in Sunday’s home ...

Kindle Vildor finished Sunday's game at CB, but the Lions could expand the roles of Amik Robertson or Brian Branch in the secondary going forward.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell announced that star running back David Montgomery will need season-ending surgery to repair a torn MCL suffered in the 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

#Lions HC Dan Campbell says RB David Montgomery will require surgery that ... to be going well for the young defensive end, and Detroit sure could use him wreaking havoc off the edge.

Detroit Lions lose 3 players for the season — including David Montgomery — as injuries sap their Super Bowl hopes Lions coach Dan Campbell said running back David Montgomery and defensive tackle Alim McNeill need season-ending knee surgeries after both were hurt in Sunday’s loss.

The Detroit Lions have never been to a Super Bowl ... Week 15 saw three more starters hit the injury report. Running back David Montgomery suffered an MCL injury. Defensive tackle Alim McNeill ...

Detroit Lions will not have RB David Montgomery for the rest of the season. Here's who will replace him with Jahmyr Gibbs, Craig Reynolds, Sione Vaki.

David Montgomery is the latest Detroit Lions player to suffer a devastating injury and will undergo season-ending knee surgery.

With a season-ending injury, the Michigan Scouting council has asked its members to help record get-well video messages to send to the running back.