Divisional Round Detroit Lions injury report: Latest on David Montgomery, Terrion Arnold and more

The Detroit Lions enjoyed a first-round bye after finishing atop the competitive NFC. They will now face the Washington Commanders in their first game of the 2024-25 postseason.

Before this crucial matchup, let's examine the injury report for Dan Campbell's side.

Divisional Round Detroit Lions injury report

David Montgomery's injury update

According to the official Detroit Lions website, David Montgomery participated fully in Tuesday and Wednesday's training sessions. The veteran running back is set to return to action after suffering a regular season-ending knee injury against the Buffalo Bills.

Montgomery decided to skip surgery and looks primed to play a role in his side's quest for a Super Bowl. He will feature alongside Pro Bowler Jahmyr Gibbs in the Lions postseason journey.

Terrion Arnold's injury update

According to the team website, Terrion Arnold has played in both practice sessions to start the week. The cornerback is dealing with a foot injury sustained in Week 18 against the Minnesota Vikings.

Arnold was very impressive in his rookie season, and it would have been a shame for him to miss the opportunity to contribute to his team's playoff run. Given his participation in training this week, expect Arnold to feature against the Commanders in the divisional round showdown.

Kevin Zeitler's injury update

According to Pro Football Talk, Kevin Zeitler was absent from Wednesday's training session. The right guard is dealing with a hamstring issue in the lead-up to the game against the Washington Commanders.

Zeitler is an integral part of the Lions' offensive line. Therefore, he needs to participate in some capacity on Thursday to have a chance of making the starting lineup in their playoff opener.

Taylor Decker's injury update

According to Pro Football Talk, Taylor Decker was absent from his side's Wednesday training session. The left tackle missed the session due to personal reasons.

This comes at a crucial time for the Detroit Lions, as they are already concerned about the fitness of fellow offensive lineman Kevin Zeitler. Therefore, the fan base will be eager to see Decker participate in Thursday's training, giving him a chance to play against the Washington Commanders and their formidable pass rush.