David Montgomery is back, and Detroit Lions can dream again
The Lions will not have right guard Kevin Zeitler against the Commanders on Saturday. Zeitler has been ruled out of the contest after missing practice all week due to a hamstring injury. Zeitler missed one game during the regular season.
With the news that veteran Kevin Zeitler will miss Saturday night's NFC Divisional Round matchup against the Washington Commanders, the focus at right guard now shifts to Christian Mahogany.
Lions injury report shows Kevin Zeitler missed his second straight day of practice Thursday with a hamstring injury. Christian Mahogany is up next.
The Detroit Lions bolstered their backfield in 2023, signing free agent David Montgomery and drafting Jahmyr Gibbs in the first round. The investments have paid off.
(Getty Images) DETROIT – Dan Campbell gave injury updates on Detroit Lions stars Aidan Hutchinson, David Montgomery, Terrion Arnold, Kevin Zeitler, Carlton Davis, Derrick Barnes, and Pat O ...
On the flip side, several Lions players were listed as "no practice" coming off an extra week of recovery. Right guard Kevin Zeitler (hamstring), cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (hamstring/illness) and defensive lineman Pat O'Connor (calf) were all listed as nonparticipants on the report.
The NFL's eight remaining teams are trying to stay as healthy as possible ahead of their respective divisional round playoff games, with trips to the AFC and NFC conference title games at stake. One injury that Ravens and Bills fans are specifically paying attention to is the status of Ravens wideout Zay Flowers,
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell met with the media on Monday and spoke about three players dealing with injuries, including running back David Montgomery, cornerback Terrion Arnold and guard Kevin Zeitler.
Bobby Wagner and David Montgomery are cleared to play, boosting both team's chances. Kevin Zeitler is out with a hamstring injury. Both players will be huge.
"To me, he’s a bell cow. He’s somebody that is a tone-setter, a catalyst. There is a place for him. There is a place for him here. There will be a place for him in this game."
The Detroit Lions have ruled out one of their starting offensive linemen ahead of Saturday’s NFC Divisional round matchup with Washington.