Russell Gage managed to flex his extremities the day after a horrific scene left fears for the worst for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver.
• Also read: NFL: A header falls at the Chargers
• Also read: Larks: two new ones in the nest
The organization announced this in a brief press release on Monday. However, the passport recipient did not escape entirely unscathed.
“After suffering a neck injury and a concussion in the fourth quarter of the game [de lundi] In the evening, Russell was taken to a local hospital where he was staying for tests, sources said. Russell had movement in all extremities and will undergo further testing [mardi]. We will provide additional information as it becomes available.”
Gage was injured catching a pass from Tom Brady. Unable to put his hands on the ball, he lost his balance when safety Donovan Wilson came up to punch him. It was his neck that took the tackle, Gage’s head was suddenly thrown forward. The 26-year-old American tried to get up three times without success.
He contested his fifth NFL campaign in 2022, albeit a first with the “Bucs”. He caught 51 passes for 426 yards on five touchdowns.