D.J. MONTGOMERY NEWS

Sticking around with Colts Montgomery signed with Indianapolis' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Indy The Colts waived Montgomery on Tuesday, JJ Stankevitz of the team's official site reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Sam Ehlinger's perfectly accurate pass pinpoints D.J. Montgomery for 39-yard gain Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger fires a perfectly accurate pass to wide receiver D.J. Montgomery for a 39-yard gain.

AUGUST 11 • COLTS.COM

Colts A to Z: D.J. Montgomery View photos of wide receiver D.J. Montgomery as we tackle the Indianapolis Colts roster from A to Z.

JUNE 30 • COLTS.COM

No targets in season finale Montgomery recorded three receptions for 56 yards and a touchdown on eight targets over seven games in 2023.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT | Gardner Minshew works through his progressions before 8-yard pass to DJ Montgomery Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew works through his progressions before 8-yard pass to wide receiver DJ Montgomery.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • COLTS.COM

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Montgomery reverted to Indianapolis' practice squad Monday.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated again Montgomery was elevated to the Colts' active roster Saturday.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Colts elevate WR D.J. Montgomery and RB Tyler Goodson to active roster from practice squad for Week 13 The Colts made the roster moves on Saturday.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • COLTS.COM

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

Impact 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 Houston's practice squad over the final four regular-season games.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cut Monday The Colts waived Montgomery on Monday.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back to Jets Montgomery signed a deal with the Jets on Monday.

Impact 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.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to face Saints Montgomery was elevated from the practice squad Saturday.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jets rookie WR Moore has quad injury, uncertain for Saints

New York Jets rookie wide receiver Elijah Moore is dealing with a quadriceps injury that could sideline him for the game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS