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David Montgomery to undergo season-ending knee surgery as Lions' injury woes continue to pile up

David Montgomery to undergo season-ending knee surgery as Lions' injury woes continue to pile up

“Sonic” will have to finish the 2024 NFL season without “Knuckles.”

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

That leaves Jahmyr Gibbs as the only running back of note now, with Craig Reynolds likely representing him the rest of the way.

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Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. (Images by Lon Horwedel-Imagn)

It was initially reported that Montgomery would be out indefinitely due to his injury, although he left open the idea that he could return at some point this season.

“We're going to miss him,” Campbell said.

Now, with Montgomery out, Campbell has another key Lions player who can't improve his chances of reaching the Super Bowl. In fact, they lost more key pieces of the squad in this game.

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Detroit's injury woes include defensive tackle Alim McNeil (torn ACL), cornerback Carlton Davis (broken jaw), who they traded to shore up the secondary before the NFL deadline, and cornerback Khalil Dorsey ( fractured ankle), all of whom arrived. the loss to Buffalo.

At least Davis has a chance to return this season, with the NFC Championship Game on Jan. 26 a possibility, according to NFL Network.

The Lions have 22 players on injured reserve, including star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, who broke his leg earlier this season.

Jared Goff gives the floor to David Montgomery

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff hands off to running back David Montgomery during the Buffalo Bills game at Ford Field. (David Reginek-Imagn Images)

Other players sidelined for this year include DE Marcus Davenport (triceps), LB Derrick Barnes (PCL, MCL), LB Malcolm Rodriguez (ACL) and DT Kyle Peko (pectoral).

The next man up mentality is something that NFL teams live every season, knowing that injuries are a risk every time they step on the field. However, the Lions are going through a brutal stretch, and it involves players Campbell and the rest of the team hoped would lead them to the franchise's first Super Bowl appearance.

They came close last season before blowing a halftime lead against the San Francisco 49ers to ultimately lose in the NFC Championship Game. But the Lions returned many of the same players, while filling holes in the roster to try again.

Of course, they still own the number one spot at 12-2 on the year with three games left. They have secured their spot in the playoffs and a chance to make the “Big Game.”