Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery will be sidelined indefinitely after suffering a sprained ACL in Sunday’s 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills, officials said. sources to Adam Schefter, informant on the ESPN network.
Montgomery must undergo additional tests on his knee and get a second opinion, sources told Schefter. Some within the Lions organization believe Montgomery’s season is over, according to sources.
He is one of several key Lions players who were injured Sunday, including several defensive players. The Lions lost defensive tackle Alim McNeill to a season-ending torn ACL and cornerback Carlton Davis III to a fractured jaw, the Lions said. the sources at Schefter. Both players underwent surgery and will be sidelined indefinitely.
The Lions also lost cornerback Khalil Dorsey, who injured his ankle in Sunday’s game.
The injuries to McNeill, Davis and Dorsey are the latest blows to the Lions’ defense, which already had 13 defensive players on the injured list before Sunday’s game.
Montgomery ranks second on the Lions with 775 rushing yards this season and leads the team with 12 rushing touchdowns. He also caught 36 passes for 341 yards.
Montgomery is part of the Lions’ power duo at running back with Jahmyr Gibbs, who leads the team with 1,047 yards and 14 total touchdowns (11 rushing).