Russell Gage

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Wide Receiver #83

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Russell Gage Becomes Free Agent

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (knee) is now a free agent. When the team reworked his deal last year, it included an option for the 2024 season, and the team has declined to pick it up. The move clears what would have been $10 million in salary, but the Bucs will take on roughly $6.9 million in dead money from old restructures. Gage signed a three-year, $30 million in free agency before the 2022 season to give quarterback Tom Brady another weapon in the passing game. He did have a career-high five touchdowns in 2022, but he also had a disappointing 51 catches for 426 yards and didn't play at all last year due to a torn patellar tendon that he suffered in training camp in August. The 28-year-old should resurface with another team, but coming off a major knee injury, it's unlikely that he'll be able to make much of a fantasy impact wherever he lands.

Mar 11, 2024 6:31 PM EST

Russell Gage A Cut Candidate

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed wide receiver Russell Gage (knee) to a three-year, $30 million deal in 2022 to give then-quarterback Tom Brady another weapon, but he has struggled to stay on the field ever since due to injuries. Gage took a pay cut last offseason and then missed all of 2023 after tearing his patellar tendon in training camp last summer. His contract calls for a $13.35 million salary cap hit this year, and the Buccaneers can save $6.45 million by cutting him. It was believed that the team would decide to cut him before March 1, when he was scheduled to earn a roster bonus. Even if the 28-year-old sticks around, he'll merely be receiver depth for Tampa behind Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Trey Palmer.

Mar 6, 2024 6:47 PM EST

Russell Gage Officially Placed On Injured Reserve

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (knee) has officially been placed on the injured reserve on Sunday. Gage will miss the entire 2023 campaign after suffering a torn patellar tendon during Wednesday's joint practice with the New York Jets. The 27-year-old dealt with multiple injuries last season that limited him to 13 games. He finally looked healthy during training camp, but unfortunately suffered this season-ending injury. Gage will now sit out his third and final year of his contract with Tampa Bay. The Bucs already have Mike Evans and Chris Godwin locked into the first two receiver spots. However, the third wideout job is completely wide open right now. It'll be interesting to see if someone is able to set themselves apart during the final preseason game.

Aug 20, 2023 8:44 PM EST

Looking healthy

Gage (leg) is participating in 11-on-11s, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Aug 3, 2023 8:26 AM EST

Another step forward Monday

Gage (lower leg) was able to participate in the first set of one-on-one drills between receivers and defensive backs Monday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Jul 31, 2023 8:52 PM EST

Back on practice field

Gage (undisclosed) was on the field for practice Sunday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Jul 30, 2023 6:29 AM EST

Unable to practice

Gage (undisclosed) spent Wednesday's practice running on the side, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Jul 28, 2023 9:08 AM EST

Working his way back still

Gage (undisclosed) isn't quite back to full strength but won't be on the PUP list for the start of training camp, ESPN.com's Jenna Laine reports.

Jul 25, 2023 11:28 AM EST

Not practicing

Gage is being held out of Tuesday's practice with an unspecified injury, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Jun 13, 2023 8:37 AM EST

Finds end zone in finale

Gage secured three of six targets for 15 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 30-17 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

Jan 8, 2023 3:48 PM EST

Modest production in win

Gage caught all three of his targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 30-24 win over the Panthers.

Jan 4, 2023 3:41 AM EST

Should still enjoy solid role

Gage should retain a solid snap share in Sunday's Week 17 divisional battle against the Panthers despite the fact fellow wideout Julio Jones (knee) is active for the contest per Scott Smith of the team's official site.

Jan 1, 2023 9:08 AM EST

Strong contributions again Sunday

Gage brought in five of six targets for 65 yards in the Buccaneers' 19-16 overtime win over the Cardinals on Sunday night.

Dec 25, 2022 10:23 PM EST

Takes advantage of elevated role

Gage had eight receptions (12 targets) for 59 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 34-23 loss to Cincinnati.

Dec 18, 2022 7:35 PM EST

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.

Dec 18, 2022 12:15 PM EST