David Montgomery was a full participant in Detroit Lions' walkthrough practice Tuesday, one month after he injured the MCL in his right knee.

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery missed the final three games of the season with an MCL injury but is on pace to return for Saturday's Divisional Round matchup against the Washington Commanders.

David Montgomery is on pace to play on Saturday when the Detroit Lions take on the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional Round, returning from an

The Detroit Lions got good news Tuesday, with David Montgomery and Terrion Arnold full participants in practice. Kevin Zeitler, however, couldn't go.

David Montgomery, who missed Detroit's final three regular-season games with an MCL injury, practiced in full Tuesday and said he "wouldn't be out there if I wasn't ready."

Running back David Montgomery was initially given a grim diagnosis when his knee injury was announced, as it was indicated that he would likely miss the remainder of the season. However, he sought out a second and third opinion and eventually elected to not get surgery.