Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery missed the team's final three games of the regular season due to a knee injury. However, the Lions running back is expected to make his return when the Lions play their first playoff game next week.

Lions' coach Dan Campbell confirms RB David Montgomery's return for the NFL divisional round, boosting Detroit's playoff hopes.

At a news conference on Tuesday, Lions head coach Dan Campbell told reporters he expects Montgomery to be available for the team's first game of the postseason. The Lions were hit with an injury bug to key players this season, so this is good news for the NFC's No. 1 seed.