D.J. Montgomery Injury News & Updates

The Colts placed Montgomery (undisclosed) on the injured reserve list Wednesday.

By being placed on injured reserve, Montgomery will be forced to miss the entire 2025 season unless an injury settlement is reached. He spent the entire 2024 season on the Colts' practice squad but hasn't seen regular-season action since 2023 with Indianapolis, when he caught three passes (on eight targets) for 56 yards and a touchdown across seven games.

Montgomery missed Monday's practice with an undisclosed injury, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Montgomery was not targeted and did not have a carry in Thursday's preseason loss at Baltimore. He was seen being assisted to the medical tent. He's likely dealing with some kind of injury as a result.

Montgomery was not targeted and did not have a carry in Thursday's preseason loss at Baltimore. He was seen being assisted to the medical tent during the game, Sports Illustrated's Jake Arthur reports.

It's not clear if Montgomery was injured during the game or just wasn't part of the preseason game plan. Either way, it's not a good sign of his chances to make the final roster.

Indianapolis signed Montgomery to a reserve/futures contract Monday.

Montgomery didn't suit up for a regular-season game with the Colts in 2024, though he did log seven appearances with the team back in 2023. The 28-year-old will spent he offseason working to again earn a reserve gig with Indianapolis.

Montgomery signed with Indianapolis' practice squad Wednesday.

Montgomery appeared in three games for the Colts last season and will stick around with the team for the 2024 campaign. The 27-year-old can contribute on both offense and special teams if called upon.

The Colts cut Montgomery on Tuesday, JJ Stankevitz of the team's official site reports.

Montgomery was competing for a depth wide receiver role in training camp, but he wasn't able to make the final roster after accumulating three catches on seven targets for 51 yards across three preseason games. He could be invited back to the Colts' practice squad, which is what happened last season. Montgomery ended up signing onto Indianapolis' 53-man roster in December, and he appeared in seven regular-season games, finishing the season with three catches on eight targets for 56 yards and one touchdown.

Montgomery recorded three receptions for 56 yards and a touchdown on eight targets over seven games in 2023.

All of Montgomery's production this season actually came over the course of just two games in Weeks 15 and 16 versus the Steelers and at Atlanta respectively. It was the first year of his NFL career in which he played more than 100 offensive snaps. He'll now compete for a spot on the Colts' 53-man roster for 2024.

Montgomery did not have a target in Sunday's win over the Raiders and played just four snaps on offense.

Montgomery was able to play despite missing practice time last week with a groin injury. However, he doesn't have a large role on offense as the fourth receiver. He had worked as the third receiver the past two weeks with Michael Pittman missing time with a concussion.

Montgomery is active for Sunday's game versus the Raiders.

Montgomery operated as the de facto third wide receiver in Week 16 with Michael Pittman out, but his role will probably shrink significantly with Pittman returning to action. Assuming nobody ahead of him gets hurt in Week 17, he figures to see just a handful of snaps at most.

Montgomery (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.

The 27-year-old wideout seems to be trending in the right direction to play Sunday, as he's gone from logging back-to-back DNPs to open the Colts' week of practice to a full workload Friday. Montgomery has seen four targets in each of his last two games, but if he's able to suit up, his usage could definitely decrease with Michael Pittman expected to return in Week 17. Indianapolis is already shorthanded going into Sunday's affair, as only two of its wide receivers are without an injury designation, so Montgomery's availability will be something to look out for as we get closer to kickoff.

Montgomery (groin) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Montgomery has sat out both of Indianapolis' first two Week 17 practices and will likely need to get back on the field in some capacity Friday to have a chance at playing Sunday versus the Raiders. Even if he's cleared to play this weekend, Montgomery could be in store for a reduced role with top wideout Michael Pittman making good progress in his recovery from a concussion and perhaps trending toward a return from a one-game absence Sunday.

Montgomery (groin) did not practice on Wednesday's estimated practice report.

Seeing increased snaps the last two weeks with Michael Pittman dealing with a concussion, Montgomery has turned eight targets into a 3-56-1 line across 103 offensive snaps. Once Pittman returns, Montgomery will go back to filling a depth and special teams role. His Week 17 status versus Las Vegas will be known later in the week.

Montgomery had one reception for eight yards on four targets in Sunday's loss at Atlanta.

Montgomery saw an increased role with Michael Pittman sidelined with a concussion, but wasn't as productive as the prior week with the Indy passing game struggling. He played on 61 of the offense's 71 snaps and went out on 44 routes. Montgomery had 48 yards receiving and a touchdown the prior week. He'll move back to a more limited role if Pittman is able to return Sunday against the Raiders.

Montgomery hauled in two of four targets for 48 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 30-13 win over the Steelers.

The Colts expended three elevations on Montgomery in their previous three games, so they signed him to the active roster Thursday and kept him active for Week 15. He made the most of Saturday's opportunity after Michael Pittman exited in the second quarter with a concussion, recording both of his catches, including a 14-yard TD, on a scoring drive just before halftime. Both Josh Downs (3-19-0 on three targets) and Alec Pierce (1-13-0 on five targets) are immediately behind Pittman on the team's WR depth chart, so Montgomery may not be able to maintain the momentum if Pittman can't make his way through the protocol for head injuries ahead of a Dec. 24 visit to the Falcons.

The Colts signed Montgomery to their 53-man roster Thursday.

The 27-year-old wideout had been shuffling between the practice squad and gameday roster for weeks but now gets a permanent spot on the 53-man unit. He's played 11 offensive snaps and another 33 on special teams across three games for the Colts this season.

The Colts reverted Montgomery to the practice squad Monday.

Montgomery played 10 of his 15 snaps on special teams Sunday against the Bengals and did not record a stat. It was the third time he's been called up by the Colts this season, meaning that Indianapolis would have to sign him to the active roster if they want to play him for the rest of the year.

The Colts signed Montgomery to their active roster Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Montgomery joined the Colts' practice squad Aug. 31 after being let go by the team two days prior ahead of the 53-man roster deadline. He has been called up from the practice squad the past two weeks and has mainly been utilized on special teams. Now that Montgomery has been signed to the active roster, he'll likely continue to serve on special teams while also providing depth at wide receiver.

Montgomery reverted to Indianapolis' practice squad Monday.

Montgomery didn't record any stats despite seeing playing time on both offense and special teams during Sunday's overtime win over the Titans. The 27-year-old has now played in two games this season and is still eligible to be elevated one more time.

Montgomery was elevated to the Colts' active roster Saturday.

Montgomery's elevation is his second in as many weeks. He saw the field for three offensive snaps (four percent) and nine on special teams (33 percent) in Week 12. Look for the young pass catcher to see a similar workload in Tennessee.

The Colts reverted Montgomery to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Montgomery logged three offensive snaps and nine special-teams snaps without recording any stats in Sunday's Week 12 win over Tampa Bay. That was his first NFL action since 2021, when he played in three games for the Jets and tallied three catches on six targets for 36 yards. Montgomery can be elevated from the practice squad twice more by the Colts this season before they'd need to sign him to the active roster in order to play him.

The Colts elevated Montgomery from the practice squad Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Montgomery joined the Colts' practice squad on Aug. 31 after being cut by the team two days prior ahead of the 53-man roster deadline. If active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Montgomery could see some action on special teams.

The Colts signed Montgomery to their practice squad Wednesday.

Montgomery has spent the majority of his pro career with the Jets and Colts, most recently with the latter. His only statistical contributions came in 2021, when he recorded three receptions for 36 yards on six targets.

Montgomery was waived by the Colts on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Montgomery split time between the Texans and Colts' practice squads last season, but he never made it to either team's active roster. The Austin Peay product is a practice squad candidate for Indianapolis, according to Pelissero.

The Colts signed Montgomery on Friday.

Montgomery will head to Indianapolis after spending part of last season on Houston's practice squad. The 26-year-old last appeared in an NFl game in 2021, where he caught three of six targets for 36 yards in three games for the Jets and will likely find himself competing for a spot on the practice squad.

The Texans signed Montgomery to the practice squad Wednesday, Mark Lane of USA Today reports.

Montgomery has gone unsigned since being let go by Indianapolis this preseason. The 26-year-old wideout made his NFL debut with the Jets last season, logging three receptions (on six targets) for 36 yards across three contests. Montgomery will now jockey for a chance to be elevated from from the Houston's practice squad over the final four regular-season games.

The Colts waived Montgomery on Monday.

Montgomery signed with Indianapolis on Aug. 3 after being previously dropped from the Jets' 90-man offseason roster at the outset of training camp in July. The 25-year-old, who recorded the first three receptions of his career for 36 yards over three contests with the Jets last year, will now hit waivers as he looks to join his third team this offseason.

Montgomery signed a contact with Indianapolis on Wednesday, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

Montgomery was waived by the Jets last Tuesday after appearing in three contests for the team in 2021, making three catches on six targets for 36 yards. It didn't take long for the 25-year-old to find a new home, although he likely faces an uphill battle to earn a roster spot.

Montgomery was waived by the Jets on Tuesday.

Montgomery played in three contests for the Jets last season, making three catches on six targets for 36 yards. This isn't the first time Montgomery has been let go by the club, so an eventual return to New York isn't out of the question for the 25-year-old.

Montgomery signed a deal with the Jets on Monday.

Montgomery was waived by the Jets on May 9, but he's back for another chance with the squad. He appeared in three games last season, making three catches on six targets for 36 yards. In a corresponding move the Jets waived fellow wideout Rodney Adams.

Montgomery was waived by the Jets on Monday, Ethan Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.

Montgomery joined the Jets in August of 2020 upon being waived by the Browns. After spending that season on the practice squad, Montgomery made his NFL debut in 2021, appearing in three games, and catching three passes on six targets for 36 yards. The former Austin Peay product will now likely look to earn a shot elsewhere for the upcoming season.

Montgomery signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets on Monday.

Montgomery was on the Jets' practice squad all season and caught three of six targets for 36 yards in three games. He'll attempt to nab a roster spot in training camp assuming he remains with the team through the offseason.

The Jets elevated Montgomery from their practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Ethan Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.

With Jamison Crowder (calf) doubtful and Elijah Moore still on the COVID-19 list, Montgomery will be elevated for a second straight game. Last week, the 25-year-old wideout played eight offensive snaps but didn't receive any targets. He also played eight special team snaps, recording one tackle on the kick coverage unit. He will likely garner a similar role against the Buccaneers in Week 17.

Montgomery reverted to the Jets' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.

Montgomery played eight offensive snaps but didn't garner any targets. He also played eight special-team snaps, recording one tackle on the kick coverage unit. If Jamison Crowder and Elijah Moore remain sidelined in Week 17, then Montgomery would be a likely candidate for a second straight elevation.

The Jets elevated Montgomery from the practice squad Saturday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Montgomery made an impact in his one previous elevation Week 14 against the Saints, hauling in three of six targets for 36 yards. Considering Jamison Crowder (calf) is doubtful for Sunday's contest against the Jaguars, Elijah Moore (quadriceps) is on the reserve/COVID-19 list, and Corey Davis (groin) is out for the season, Montgomery could mix into a receiving corps that also includes Keelan Cole, Denzel Mims, Braxton Berrios and Jeff Smith.

Montgomery reverted to the Jets' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Montgomery made his NFL debut in Week 14 and racked up three receptions in garbage time. He also finished third among the Jets' wide receiver corps in snaps, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him promoted again in Week 15 with Elijah Moore (quadriceps) sidelined.

Montgomery made his regular-season debut and caught three of six targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 30-9 loss to New Orleans.

Montgomery didn't make much of an impact, and his production came after the game was well out of reach. With the Jets shorthanded at wide receiver, it wouldn't be surprising if they elevated Montgomery from the practice squad again in Week 15 against Miami before making a decision on whether or not to offer the 25-year-old wideout a contract.

Montgomery was elevated from the practice squad Saturday.

Montgomery has spent the season on the Jets' practice squad, though he has not been on the active roster. With Corey Davis (groin) and Elijah Moore (quadriceps) both sidelined, he could see time on offense but will almost certainly contribute on special teams.

The Jets waived Montgomery on Tuesday.

Montgomery spent 2020 season on the Jets' practice squad and subsequently signed a reserve/future contract with them following the season. After spending a full offseason with the team, he was ultiamtely unable to make enough of an impression to earn a spot on their 53-man roster.

The Jets signed Montgomery to a reserve/future contract Monday.

The Austin Peay standout didn't receive any game opportunities with New York after joining the team off waivers Aug. 30. Initially an undrafted free agent signing of the Browns in 2019, the 24-year-old remains devoid of an NFL regular-season appearance.

Montgomer was placed on the Jets' practice squad injured list Tuesday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.

The 23-year-old joined the Jets in late August and has been on the practice squad all season, but he's now dealing with the unspecified injury. It's unclear how long Montgomery is expected to be sidelined.

Montgomery was waived by the Jets on Saturday, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.

Montgomery had just been claimed off waivers from the Browns, so this result shouldn't come as much of a surprise. Montgomery did end up on the Jets practice squad however, which could afford the 23-year-old a spot on the active roster down the road.

The Jets claimed Montgomery off waivers from the Browns on Sunday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

The Jets have a ton of injuries at wide receiver, including Breshad Perriman (knee) and Denzel Mims (hamstring), so they're adding depth whenever they can. Montgomery is a longshot to make the final roster if the Jets' wideouts get healthy.

Montgomery was waived by the Browns on Saturday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

The 23-year-old spent the entirety of the 2019 season on injured reserve with a hamstring injury and won't break camp with the Browns this season. Montgomery signed with Cleveland as an undrafted free agent out of Austin Peay in May 2019.

Montgomery is not practicing Wednesday due to a hamstring injury, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Montgomery has returned to Cleveland's facilities after spending time away from the team due to personal reasons, but his ability to practice is now impeded by a hamstring issue. The undrafted wideout out of Austin Peay faces long odds to make the 53-man roster, and will look to get healthy as soon as possible.