Colts' D.J. Montgomery: No targets in season finale
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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. Montgomery will now compete for a spot on the Colts' 53-man roster for 2024.
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Colts' D.J. Montgomery: Limited role in win
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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.
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Colts' D.J. Montgomery: Active for Sunday
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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.
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Colts' D.J. Montgomery: Questionable for Sunday
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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 (concussion/shoulder) 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 closer to kickoff.
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Colts' D.J. Montgomery: Just one reception in loss
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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 the former 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.
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Colts' D.J. Montgomery: Records first career TD on Saturday
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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 even if Pittman can't make his way through the protocol for head injuries ahead of a Dec. 24 visit to the Falcons.
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D.J. Montgomery: Headed back to practice squad
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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 utilize him again in the current campaign.
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Colts' D.J. Montgomery: Bumps up from practice squad
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The Colts elevated 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. Montgomery likely will continue to serve on special teams while also providing depth at wide receiver.
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D.J. Montgomery: Reverts to practice squad
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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.
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D.J. Montgomery: Gets let go
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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.
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D.J. Montgomery: Cut Monday
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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.
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Jets' D.J. Montgomery: Back to Jets
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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.
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D.J. Montgomery: Let go by Jets
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Montgomery was waived by the Jets on Monday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.
Montgomery joined the Jets in August 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 now will look to earn a shot elsewhere for the upcoming season.
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Jets' D.J. Montgomery: Remains with Jets
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Montgomery signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets on Monday.
Montgomery was on the Jets' practice squad the majority of the 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.
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Jets' D.J. Montgomery: Gets elevated Saturday
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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.
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Jets' D.J. Montgomery: Gets elevated Saturday
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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.
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D.J. Montgomery: Demoted after three catches
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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) on injured reserve.
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D.J. Montgomery: Waived by Jets
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The Jets waived Montgomery on Tuesday.
Montgomery spent the 2020 season on the Jets' practice squad and subsequently signed a reserve/future contract with them the following the season. After spending a full off-season with the team, he was ultimately unable to make enough of an impression to earn a spot on the 53-man roster.
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D.J. Montgomery: Waived by Cleveland
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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.
