NFL Injury Updates: David Montgomery, Blake Corum, Jalen Hurts (Fantasy Football)

Let’s take a look at the latest injury news and notes around fantasy football. To stay up to date on all of the latest fantasy football news, injury updates, and rumors, be sure to follow @FantasyProsNFL on Twitter and bookmark the FantasyPros NFL Player News page.

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Fantasy Football Injury Updates

David Montgomery (MCL) expected to return for Divisional Round
Lions coach Dan Campbell said he expects David Montgomery to be ready for the Division Round.

Fantasy Impact

After it was reported that Montgomery was out for the season, it was later updated that Montgomery could return for the playoffs. With Detroit earning the No. 1 seed, it’ll get the bye week off with the hope that Montgomery returns for the Lions first playoff game.

Ari Koslow

Blake Corum (forearm) placed on IR
The Rams placed Blake Corum on injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact

It was announced on Monday that Corum was out for the season with a fractured forearm. Royce Freeman was promoted from the practice squad as the corresponding move.

Ari Koslow

Jalen Hurts (concussion) to practice Wednesday
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said Jalen Hurts will participate in the Eagles’ practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Hurts remains in concussion protocol, but it appears that he is progressing under the return-to-play steps of the NFL concussion protocol. He is still expected to play this weekend against the Packers.

Ari Koslow

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