Lions injury updates on Alim McNeill, Carlton Davis and David Montgomery

Lions injury updates on Alim McNeill, Carlton Davis and David Montgomery

The Detroit Lions suffered massive injuries in Sunday’s loss to the Buffalo Bills, losing three starters (cornerback Carlton Davis III, defensive tackle Alim McNeill and running back David Montgomery) as well as one of their best special teams players (gunner Khalil Dorsey). of the season. Season-ending or potentially season-ending injuries.

Here’s everything Lions coach Dan Campbell had to say about this and other injuries at his press conference the following Monday.

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) lies on the field after a game against the Buffalo Bills in the first half at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, December 15, 2024.

RB David Montgomery

Montgomery injured his right knee in the first half on Sunday and played despite the pain. He underwent testing Monday that revealed an MCL injury, and while the Lions’ second-leading rusher is still weighing his options, he could be out for the year.

“Looks like he needs surgery, which will keep him out of action for the rest of the year,” Campbell said. “He got it at some point in this game yesterday. I mean, David is so tough, man. He kept playing and had it checked today and realized that was it.”

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