There’s no one quite like Monty.
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.
Montgomery is partnered with The Yunion, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth and serving families in the Detroit community, which set up the charitable event on Tuesday. The 27-year-old running told reporters at the event he was optimistic about his chances of playing again this season, as he wasn’t placed on injured reserve.
He also expressed his confidence in the Lions to make it the rest of the way without him:
“This sucks, and it’s very unfortunate that I happened to be one of the guys that is down, but we got more than enough firepower to get the job done,” Montgomery said. “I’ll be cheering from the sidelines.”
RB David Montgomery is hosting a coat drive here in Detroit just days after Dan Campbell said he’ll need surgery and will be done for the season.
— Dannie (@dannierogers___) December 17, 2024
Montgomery said he’s alive and well when I asked how he’s feeling. Told me he wasn’t put on IR today because he’s working through… pic.twitter.com/HVGjOSaUAF
All class from the Lions star.
Fans loved Montgomery’s kind gesture for the city in the wake of his devastating injury.
it is unbelievable how tough david montgomery is 😤 https://t.co/9OLDmWXacH
— Courtney Q 👑 (@mama_quartzzz) December 18, 2024
Imagine if he's somehow able to return for a late January Ford Field home playoff game ... Bro I'd cry https://t.co/pFBCvt03WF
— Lions Memes (@LionsMemes) December 17, 2024
a real 🐕 https://t.co/WAOeKm6QW8
— Ethan Nguyen (@ethannnguyen1) December 18, 2024
Monty is one of my favorites in the league. Seems like a cool dude on a team worth rooting for. https://t.co/mbZAxAtzhj
— Michael (@Pooley_182) December 18, 2024
the absolute sweetest human, i’d love to see him come back this season🥹 https://t.co/bcyufpru4m
— beth | proud SMAU mother ‼️ (@jxonchase) December 17, 2024
Detroit Lions are built different https://t.co/ncS0v5VoOg
— Jess Shlemon (@shlemondrop) December 18, 2024
We get Hutch and Monty back for the SB this city might explode https://t.co/d6OlXCPZAA
— Honolulu Blues (@HonoluluBlues_) December 17, 2024
Montgomery racked up 775 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns while averaging 4.2 yards per carry in his second season in Detroit.
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This article was originally published on www.si.com as David Montgomery’s Classy Gesture After Season-Ending Injury Loved by Fans.
