RUSSELL GAGE NEWS

Tom Brady Throws 2nd TD Pass to Russell Gage | Bengals vs. Bucs Highlights WR Russell Gage hauls in his second touchdown of the day against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 15.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Russell Gage Catches Tom Brady TD on 4th Down | Bengals vs. Bucs Highlights QB Tom Brady throws a touchdown pass to WR Russell Gage against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 15.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

WATCH: Tom Brady hits Russell Gage for 4th-down TD, Bucs extend lead vs. Bengals The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a 10-0 lead over the Cincinnati Bengals, thanks to a fast start on both sides of the ball

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

In line for No. 3 role Sunday Gage is expected to slot into the No. 3 receiver role in Sunday's game against the Bengals with Julio Jones (knee) inactive for the contest, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Gage has plenty of experience stepping up in the wide receiver pecking order, considering Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Jones have all missed time to varying degree this season. However, the expanded opportunities haven't led to much meaningful fantasy production, as Gage enters Sunday's game with a modest 32-254-2 line across nine contests.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores team's only TD in loss Gage brought in both targets for 12 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 35-7 loss to the 49ers in Week 14.

Impact Gage was responsible for the Bucs' only reason to celebrate on the afternoon, making a literal shoestring scoring grab on a ball that caromed off both teammate Chris Godwin and the 49ers' Fred Warner at the goal line, just barely managing to break the plane, as confirmed by instant replay review. The modest numbers overall were par for the course in a disappointing, injury-riddled first season in Tampa Bay for Gage, however, as he'll carry a 32-254-2 line and tallies of 39 receiving yards or less in six consecutive contests into a Week 15 home interconference matchup against the Bengals.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Purdy outshines Brady in 1st start as 49ers beat Bucs 35-7

Brock Purdy threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score in his first career start and San Francisco’s vaunted defense spoiled Tom Brady’s Bay Area homecoming with a 35-7 v...

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Russell Gage Catches Crazy TD Off Deflection | Bucs vs. 49ers Highlights QB Tom Brady throws a touchdown to WR Russell Gage against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 14.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

One catch in return Gage (hamstring) brought in his only target for 11 yards in the Buccaneers' 17-16 win over the Saints on Monday night.

Impact Making his first appearance since Week 7, Gage unsurprisingly filled a low-volume role as the No. 4 receiver. Gage had recorded multiple receptions in each of his first seven games of the campaign prior to being sidelined, but with Julio Jones now healthy and slotting into the No. 3 role, Gage's already modest upside is even more capped unless injuries strike in front of him.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trending in positive direction Gage (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Monday's contest against the Saints, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Gage was limited in practice both Thursday and Friday, but the veteran receiver was upgraded to a full participant in the final practice of the week, which should be a good sign for fantasy managers. The 26-year-old has not played since Week 7 due to a hamstring injury, and he had just one game with more than two receptions in the four weeks prior to suffering the aforementioned injury.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another limited practice Gage (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Friday.

Impact Gage has now practiced on back-to-back days after not doing so at all since Week 7. He's close to a return, but it might not happen for Monday's game against the Saints, especially given that the Bucs don't need him as much with Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Julio Jones all healthy at the moment.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Begins week as limited participant Gage (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Gage's limited session marks his first recorded practice activity since Week 7. Considering that he's missed each of the Buccaneers' last four games over a stretch of five weeks, Gage may need to upgrade to full participation in practices Friday or Saturday to have a good chance at playing Monday against the Saints. Even if Gage is active for that contest, he'll likely find himself as the fourth man on the depth chart at receiver, as all of Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Julio Jones are currently healthy.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for Week 12 Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Gage (hamstring) won't play Sunday in Cleveland, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Even with the benefit of a Week 11 bye, Gage didn't demonstrate enough progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury during practices Wednesday through Friday for the Buccaneers to feel comfortable with him suiting up this weekend. With Gage set to miss a fourth straight game, Godwin should operate as the Buccaneers' primary slot man, while Julio Jones will get more opportunities to work out on the perimeter opposite Mike Evans.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Gage (hamstring) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's practice report.

Impact Gage has yet to log anything but a DNP on Buccaneers injury reports since hurting his hamstring back in Week 7. However, he was seen working with the training staff on the side during the portion of Thursday's session open to the media, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Another absence may be in the offing for Gage on Sunday in Cleveland, which may be confirmed as early as Friday. While he's sidelined, Tampa Bay will continue to rely on Mike Evans and Chris Godwin as its top wide receivers, with Julio Jones and Scotty Miller next up for snaps and targets.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs injury report: Vita Vea, Russell Gage miss practice Wednesday Check out the initial injury report for Sunday’s game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cleveland Browns

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Bucs, Brady visit Browns looking for third straight win

Following a trip to Germany and a bye week, Tom Brady and the Buccaneers are well rested to take on the reeling Browns

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not practicing Wednesday Gage (hamstring) isn't practicing Wednesday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Gage reportedly practiced Monday in an unofficial session coming out of the Buccaneers Week 11 bye, but he'll now be listed as a non-participant on the team's first official injury report of Week 12. He hasn't played since injuring his hamstring Week 7, allowing Julio Jones and Scotty Miller to step into larger roles behind the lead wideout duo of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing Monday Gage (hamstring) is participating in Monday's practice, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gage is back at practice for the first time since injuring his hamstring in Week 7, so it appears that he benefited from Tampa Bay's bye week. If he is able to ramp up his activity without any setbacks, he could return to action Sunday versus Cleveland.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brady, 1st-place Bucs back at .500, eying strong stretch run

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are back at

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

TE Brate active for Bucs' game against Seahawks in Germany

Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate is active for Tampa Bay’s game against the Seattle Seahawks in Germany in his return from a neck injury

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not traveling to Germany Gage (hamstring) won't travel to Germany for Sunday's game against the Seahawks in Munich, effectively ruling him out for Week 10 action, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact This comes as no surprise after Gage failed to practice in any capacity Wednesday and Thursday. He'll miss his third game as a result of a hamstring injury, but the Buccaneers' Week 11 bye could position him to return to action Week 12 at Cleveland if he makes enough headway in his recovery. With Gage unavailable this weekend, Mike Evans (ribs/ankle), Chris Godwin and Julio Jones (rest/knee) will be Tampa Bay's primary wide receivers. Meanwhile, Scotty Miller is the best bet to earn any residual snaps that don't go to the aforementioned trio.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another DNP on Thursday Gage (hamstring) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice.

Impact With no noticeable on-field work since suffering a hamstring injury Week 7 at Carolina, Gage seems to be trending toward a third consecutive absence Sunday versus the Seahawks in Munich. Friday's practice report may confirm as much, and if he indeed sits out this weekend, Scotty Miller, Breshad Perriman and Jaelon Darden will be the Buccaneers' depth receivers behind the top three of Mike Evans (ribs/ankle), Chris Godwin and Julio Jones (rest/knee).

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No practice Wednesday Gage (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Gage has yet to take part in a practice since hurting his hamstring Week 7 in Carolina, missing the last two games as a result. Without some on-field activity Thursday or Friday, he's likely on pace to miss a third consecutive contest Sunday versus the Seahawks in Munich. The Buccaneers may rule out Gage before they embark on the trans-Atlantic flight in the coming days.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brady throws last-minute TD pass, Bucs beat Rams 16-13

Tom Brady tossed a 1-yard touchdown pass to Cade Otton with 9 seconds remaining, giving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a 16-13 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in a sloppy matchup of th...

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play this week Gage (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Gage missing a second straight game, the Bucs again figure to go with Mike Evans (ankle), Chris Godwin and Julio Jones as their top three wide receivers. They also have Scotty Miller, Breshad Perriman and Jaelon Darden as depth options, which could come in handy if Evans has a setback with his ankle or Jones' PCL injury flares up.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still no activity at practice Gage (hamstring) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice.

Impact Gage remains sidelined due to the hamstring issue that he suffered Week 7 in Carolina and appears to be trending toward a second straight absence Sunday against the Rams. If such an outcome is confirmed on the release of Friday's injury report, the Buccaneers likely will roll with their top three wide receivers Mike Evans (ankle) -- who was limited Wednesday and Thursday -- Chris Godwin and Julio Jones (knee) in Week 9

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE