The Detroit Lions may be getting a key piece of their offense back on Thursday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers.
Running back David Montgomery was listed as questionable with a thigh injury, after missing Week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons.
Tom Pelissero has reported that Montgomery is active for tonight.
Correction: #Lions RB David Montgomery and LT Taylor Decker ARE playing tonight against the #Packers. CB Emmanuel Moseley is NOT playing.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 28, 2023
There was a miscommunication, and I will just have to eat this one. I apologize for the error.
Montgomery got off to a fast start in Detroit, rushing for 141 yards and two scores on 37 carries in his first two games of the season.
David Montgomery injury status for Week 4 game against Green Bay Packers
David Montgomery is officially listed as active for Week 4 against the Green Bay Packers.
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David Montgomery injury history
- Aug. 2020: Inguinal Groin Strain Grade 2 – returned for the season opener
- Nov. 2020: Concussion – missed one game
- Oct. 2021: Knee Strain Grade 1 – placed on IR
- Sept. 2022: Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull – missed one game
- Sept. 2023: Leg Thigh Bruise – missed Week 3
When is David Montgomery coming back?
Montgomery is active for Week 4.
Detroit Lions next 5 opponents
- Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 8
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 15
- Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 22
- Las Vegas Raiders, Monday, Oct. 30
- Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 12
Detroit Lions injury report
- Jason Cabinda – out, knee
- Taylor Decker – active, ankle
- David Montgomery – active, thigh
- Jonah Jackson – questionable, thigh
- Kerby Joseph – questionable, hip
- Emmanuel Moseley – out, knee/hamstring
- Matt Nelson – out, ankle
- Halapoulivaati Vaitai – out, knee
Green Bay Packers injury report
- Jaire Alexander – questionable, back
- Zayne Anderson – out, hamstring
- David Bakhtiari – out, knee
- De'Vondre Campbell – out, ankle
- Elgton Jenkins – out, knee
- Aaron Jones – active, hamstring
- Zach Tom – questionable, knee
- Carrington Valentine – questionable, biceps
- Christian Watson – questionable, hamstring
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