Detroit Lions star running back David Montgomery suffered a torn MCL in Week 15’s loss to the Buffalo Bills and will undergo season-ending surgery, according to coach Dan Campbell. Just days after the sad news, however, Montgomery was spotted hosting a local coat drive in the metro Detroit area.

The Detroit Lions just keep getting hit with more bad news on the injury front. Running back David Montgomery suffered what could be a season-ending knee injury during the team's Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills,

David Montgomery suffered an MCL injury in the Lions' Week 15 loss to the Bills. It will sideline him for the rest of the season.

Running back David Montgomery has consulted with several experts regarding his knee injury this week. He has opted to avoid surgery and instead rehab in hopes of a potential return during the playoffs, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport.

After #Lions RB David Montgomery spent the last few days consulting with medical experts, sources are now optimistic that the star avoided the season-ending surgery that was initially feared. Montgomery will rehab with the hope that he can return at some point this postseason. pic.twitter.com/epN40XUoPy

Before David Montgomery suits up Sunday, there will be player prop bets available for the 4:25 PM ET kickoff, live on CBS. Montgomery and the Detroit Lions (12-1) hit the field against the Buffalo

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell isn't closing the door on a return for running back David Montgomery before the 2024 NFL season fully

"After Lions RB David Montgomery spent the last few days consulting with medical experts, sources are now optimistic that the star avoided the season-ending surgery that was initially feared," NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports. "Montgomery will rehab with the hope that he can return at some point this postseason."

The Detroit Lions initially feared they had lost running back David Montgomery for the rest of the season after he suffered a knee injury in Week 15. However, recent reports and comments from head coach Dan Campbell revealed that Montgomery has a shot to suit up again this season.

Detroit Lions Week 16 score predictions against Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.

Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears in Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season. Here's everything you need to know for the game at Soldier Field.