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Buccaneers Wide Receiver Russell Gage Suffers Season-Ending Injury

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In a spot of bad news for Tampa Bay fans, starting slot receiver Russell Gage has been ruled out of the 2023 season due to a knee injury. Gage was removed from a joint practice with the Jets on August 16 via medical cart. The Buccs confirmed it was a non-contact injury, suffered while Gage was backpedaling in a 7-on-7 drill. “I can tell by the way that he was sitting on the truck that it was probably something that happened pretty bad,” head coach Todd Bowles said. “Our hearts go out to him, and we’ll see how it goes.”

It’s yet another injury for Gage, who struggled with a hamstring issue throughout the spring and into the first days of training camp. Additionally, Gage left the Buccs’ playoff loss to the Cowboys with a concussion that took three weeks to recover from. Last season, he had 426 yards and five touchdowns in 13 appearances. He joined Tampa Bay from Atlanta in 2022 after recording back-to-back seasons with at least 770 yards receiving.

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Buccs To Navigate Loss Of Gage

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TAMPA, FL – AUG 13: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver Russell Gage (3) goes thru a drill during Training Camp on August 13, 2023 at the AdventHealth Training Center at One Buccaneer Place in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

There are more impactful players the Buccs could have lost, but Gage was a solid depth piece. His departure will mean that the Buccs will have to get a little creative at the position. Deven Thompkins is currently sat behind Gage on the depth chart. However, the 2022 undrafted free agent had just 10 targets last season. It’s unclear whether he would be ready to make the leap the Buccs would be looking for from a starting slot receiver. There is also rookie Trey Palmer and free agent signing David Moore but again, neither screams starter.

Of course, this is just another headache for a Buccs team searching for an offensive identity after the retirement of Tom Brady. They are currently rolling with the rollercoaster journeyman Baker Mayfield as QB1. Although their backup if Mayfield falls flat is Kyle Trask, which is less than encouraging. While their receiving core remains great, the position is very much dependent on someone to throw them the ball. Of course, the presumed fall of the Buccs opens up the AFC South for a new champion. But it seems at those the division might be come the league’s joke quartet for the time being.

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Russell Gage Taken To Hospital Following Scary Hit

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Russell Gage of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers went through an incredibly scary moment on Monday night. Of course, the Buccaneers were taking on the Dallas Cowboys in their Wild Card matchup. Late in the game, Tom Brady threw a pass into the middle of the field, and Gage was the target.

Subsequently, Gage went down on the ground to get the ball, but it bounced off of his hands. From there, a Cowboys player came in with a late hit and hit Gage’s neck with his arm. Overall, it appeared to be a very scary injury that looked pretty awful on TV.

Russell Gage Gets Treatment

According to TMZ, Gage was taken to the hospital for his injury. On TV, Gage was down on the field for several minutes. Consequently, his teammates gathered around on the field and offered him some support. While it was nowhere near as awful as the Damar Hamlin situation, there was still quite a bit of concern.

As per head coach Todd Bowles, it has been confirmed that Gage has a concussion. However, it is unclear what other injuries he may have. For now, they want to take a good look at his neck to see if it may be broken. Thankfully, Gage appeared to be moving his legs and fingers while on the field.

Russell Gage #17 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers walks down field against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Overall, it was a bad night for the Buccaneers who lost 31-14 to the Cowboys. Now, their season is over, and it remains to be seen if Tom Brady will be back. Hopefully, however, Gage is okay and is able to return healthy next year.

Be sure to stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest updates on this developing story. Additionally, let us know what you thought of last night’s game, in the comments below.

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