David Montgomery helped off field with apparent leg injury vs. Vikings

EDITOR'S NOTE: Montgomery has returned to the game in the second quarter. The following is a previous version of this story.

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery left the game against the Minnesota Vikings with an apparent leg injury on Sunday.

The 27-year-old was helped off the field after getting his leg tangled up on a play during the first quarter.

Montgomery hasn't returned to the game in the following offensive drives for Detroit.

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However, the running back was seen on the exercise bike as he attempts to get back in the game versus Minnesota.

It would be a huge blow for the Lions if Montgomery can't return as the team will have to lean on Jahmyr Gibbs, who has already stepped up since Montgomery left the game.

The speedster took off for a 45-yard touchdown run in the second quarter to cut the lead to 10-7 Vikings. It was the longest run the Vikings defense has allowed this season.

Before leaving the game on Sunday, Montgomery had two carries for three yards and two catches for 25 yards.