The playoff clash between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Dallas Cowboys ended on a sour note for Tom Brady and Co. The contest became a blowout pretty soon. But by the end of it, a new problem arose for the home franchise in the form of an injury scare. A new update on the gruesome injury to Brady’s teammate has left the NFL world worried.
The fans have barely recovered from the Damar Hamlin injury scare. And now Russell Gage has everyone on their toes.
Russell Gage’s injury leaves the fans worried
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The Buccaneers wide receiver went down late in the fourth quarter during his team’s blowout loss against the Cowboys on Monday. The medical team carted him off with less than three minutes remaining. Tom Brady and Co lost the game 31-14. And head coach Todd Bowles gave a concerning update on the wide receiver’s health.
Bucs coach Todd Bowles said Russell Gage was taken to the hospital with a concussion and is also being checked for a neck injury after suffering an injury late in Monday's season-ending loss.
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— ESPN (@espn) January 17, 2023
Bowles revealed that Gage had suffered a concussion and a neck injury and was hospitalized due to it. But the good news is that he is fine and will be released from the hospital soon. But for a fanbase reeling after the Damar Hamlin scare, the news was a bit concerning. Fans sent their best wishes to the wide receiver and hoped for a speedy recovery.
This fan is wishing a speedy recovery for Gage.
Damn, poor guy. Hope they’ll take a good care of him and speedy recovery.
— no-fee osmo (@atom_user) January 17, 2023
Another fan thinks this kind of thing is not good for the sport.
Guys are dropping like flies… Not good for our sport at all
— Dex Williams (@DexWilliamsPix) January 17, 2023
This fan hopes the Gage is doing fine after the injury scare.
I really hope the dude is alright.❤️🙏
— Abram (@abramsexton45) January 17, 2023
Another fan wants everyone to remain positive and strong.
Stay positive and strong
— pridebrown58 (@Jos3maria1) January 17, 2023
This fan is hoping for the best for Gage.
Hoping for the best! 🙏🏾
— GOAT Level (@LevelGoat) January 17, 2023
Another fan thinks the NFL is getting a bad reputation due to such injuries.
NFL is getting a black eye with all these injuries/concussions.
— Vladimir Gutierrez (@VGPOPP) January 17, 2023
The Buccaneers are out of Super Bowl contention so Gage will have a lot of time to recover and get back on the field. And he posted an update on his health from the hospital.
Tom Brady’s teammate updates fans
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Russell Gage shared an important update with the fans concerned about his health. He revealed that he is in great spirits and thanked everyone for their concern and messages.
“I appreciate all of the texts, calls, thoughts and prayers you all have expressed towards my family and I. I just wanted to let you all know that I’m doing great and in great spirits! Thank you!” Gage tweeted from the hospital.
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This would bring a lot of relief to Tom Brady, the Bucs organization and millions of fans around the world. The NFL needs to bring player safety to the forefront of the conversation. But for now, everyone is relieved that Gage is doing well.
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