RUSSELL GAGE JR. NEWS

Not practicing yet Gage (hamstring) didn't take part in Tuesday's walkthrough, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Gage has yet to step on the field since injuring his hamstring this past Sunday at Carolina, giving him little time to do so ahead of Thursday's contest against the Ravens. Fellow wide receivers Mike Evans (ankle) and Julio Jones (knee) followed DNPs on Monday with limited showings Tuesday, so they may have better chances to join Chris Godwin as active Week 8. Ultimately, Gage's listing on Wednesday's practice report could clear up his status.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Monday Gage (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant in Monday's walkthrough, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gage exited Sunday's loss at Carolina with a hamstring issue and was slated to undergo an MRI on Monday, per Jenna Laine of ESPN.com. While the results of the examination are unknown, Gage went down as a DNP along with Mike Evans (ankle) and Julio Jones (knee) on the first injury report of Week 8 prep. With a short week to prepare for Thursday's game versus the Ravens, Gage's status should be monitored to get a sense of his upcoming availability (or lack thereof).

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set for MRI on hamstring Gage (hamstring) will have an MRI to determine the severity of his injury Monday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Gage was forced out of Sunday's loss to the Panthers in the fourth quarter, so his status will need to be monitored ahead of Thursday's contest against the Ravens. It's possible that the fifth-year wideout aggravated the hamstring injury that hampered him during the first four weeks of the season. Coach Todd Bowles said Monday's he's currently uncertain about Gage's status for Week 8, per Greg Auman of The Athletic, but the receiver's MRI results should provide more information.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Departs Sunday's game Gage picked up a hamstring injury during Sunday's contest at Carolina, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Before exiting in the fourth quarter, Gage reeled in four of his five targets for 39 yards. He tended to a hamstring injury for the first four weeks of the campaign, so the fifth-year wide receiver may have aggravated the issue.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Russell Gage: "We Have to Execute" | Press Conference Wide receiver Russell Gage spoke to the media on Wednesday ahead of the Week 7 matchup vs. the Carolina Panthers.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Pair of grabs in loss Gage brought in two of four targets for 20 yards in the Buccaneers' 20-18 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.

Impact Gage once again spent plenty of time on the field -- he logged 53 snaps overall -- yet had little to show for it. The veteran now has three straight two-catch efforts, and he's eclipsed 28 receiving yards all of one time in the first six games, despite the prolonged absence of Julio Jones (knee). Gage's fantasy value remains muted heading into a Week 7 divisional matchup on the road against the Panthers.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fine for Sunday Gage (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Pittsburgh.

Impact Gage was listed with a hamstring injury for the first five weeks of the season and now is bothered by his ankle, though not enough to keep him off the field. He even managed a full practice Friday, suggesting he'll be fine for his usual role alongside Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Meanwhile, Julio Jones (knee) is listed as doubtful and isn't expected to play.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in return to practice Gage (ankle) was limited at Thursday's practice.

Impact Gage was bothered by a hamstring injury all season before he made an appearance on the Bucs' injury report last Saturday due to a back issue. He was able to play Week 5 against the Falcons en route to a typical 73-percent snap share and two catches (on six targets) for 20 yards. Now, Gage is tending to an ankle issue, but he at least was able to mix into drills Thursday, which he didn't do Wednesday. Friday's injury report will reveal whether or not Gage heads into the weekend with a designation for Sunday's contest at Pittsburgh.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing Thursday Gage (ankle) returned to practice Thursday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Gage didn't practice Wednesday, so his return to Thursday's session is a step in the right direction for the wideout ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers. The Buccaneers' upcoming injury report will reveal whether Gage was limited or worked without limitations Thursday.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle issue Gage didn't practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury.

Impact As of the final injury report of Week 5 last Friday, Gage had been bothered only by a hamstring issue this season. However, the Buccaneers added him to the report Saturday due to a back concern before he suited up this past Sunday against the Falcons. Gage logged a typical 73 percent of the offensive snaps but managed to haul in just two of six targets for 20 yards. His health has now been compromised by a new issue this week, and as a result, Gage's status should be monitored to get a sense of whether he's in danger of sitting out Sunday in Pittsburgh.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited production versus old squad Gage (back) secured two of six targets for 20 yards and recorded a two-point conversion reception in the Buccaneers' 21-15 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact The veteran played through an injury designation yet again, although this time it was a back issue that cropped up Saturday. Gage played a clear complementary role behind Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and even rookie tight end Cade Otton, the latter of whom finished with a career-best 6-43-0 line on seven targets. Gage appears destined for modest production in a decidedly short-area role under any circumstance, as he's yet to top 87 yards (and that was on 12 catches) in any game and has been held under 30 yards in each of his other four contests.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Playing Sunday, per usual Gage (back) is listed as active Sunday against the Falcons, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Gage has played through a lingering hamstring issue all season, but a back concern was the reason the Buccaneers added him to the injury report Saturday, leaving his status in question for Week 5. He'll nonetheless be available to the offense Sunday, and he'll join Mike Evans and Chris Godwin in a receiving corps that'll be without Julio Jones (knee) for the third time on the campaign. Through four contests, Gage has averaged 5.3 catches for 38 yards per game while scoring one touchdown.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available Sunday Gage (back), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact The Buccaneers are hopeful about both Gage and Julio Jones (knee) suiting up Sunday. With Mike Evans and Chris Godwin both back atop the depth chart, though, the team could afford an absence from Gage if he needs a week off to recover. Gage has surpassed 30 receiving yards in just one of four appearances on the season.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back on injury report Gage (hamstring) was added to the injury report Saturday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact This is less than ideal news for Gage considering the slot receiver didn't have an injury designation following Friday's practice after weeks of dealing with a balky hamstring injury. The Buccaneers have gotten healthier at wide receiver over recent weeks with Chris Godwin officially back and Julio Jones (knee) trending in the right direction, so a precautionary absence for Gage wouldn't be overly surprising. Expect more news to emerge before the team's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to face Falcons Gage (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gage and Chris Godwin (knee) have been removed from the injury report, while Julio Jones (knee) is listed as questionable for a fourth straight week. Gage mostly worked on the perimeter in a Week 4 loss to Kansas City while Godwin dominated slot snaps, but it was more mixed back in Week 1 the last time both were healthy. If the Falcons use A.J. Terrell to shadow Mike Evans, that would leave Casey Hayward on whichever of Godwin/Gage gets the perimeter snaps, while the slot receiver could be lined up against any one of three or four different players the Falcons have used there this year.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stat corner: A look at Bucs wide receivers Russell Gage and Julio Jones FLOWERY BRANCH -- Former Falcons wide receivers Russell Gage, who left in free agency, and Julio Jones, who was traded to Tennessee in 2021,...

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • AJC.COM

Another limited practice Gage (hamstring) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.

Impact Gage has managed to play through a hamstring concern all campaign, and the state of the Bucs' receiving corps on any given week has determined his workload, as his targets have ranged from two in the season opener to 13 in Week 3. Mike Evans is atop Tampa Bay's receiving corps, but all of Gage, Chris Godwin (knee), Julio Jones (knee) and Breshad Perriman (knee/hamstring) have had a cap on their reps this week. As a result, Friday's injury report could give a sense of Gage's potential to produce Sunday against the Falcons, assuming he again is on pace to be available.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers host Falcons, looking to end 2-game home skid

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will try to stop a two-game losing streak when they host NFC South rival Atlanta

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Russell Gage on Facing Former Team Atlanta Falcons, QB Marcus Mariota | Press Conference Wide receiver Russell Gage spoke to the media on Wednesday ahead of the Week 5 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Still limited at practice Gage (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Impact A hamstring issue has followed Gage throughout the season, but he's been the one constant in the Buccaneers' receiving corps, playing between 42 and 81 percent of the offensive snaps weekly, depending on who was available for game day. Overall, he's averaging 7.2 YPC and 6.1 YPT on his 25 targets through four games. Assuming he's available Sunday versus the Falcons, Gage will work alongside Mike Evans, while the statuses of Chris Godwin (knee), Julio Jones (knee) and Breshad Perriman (knee/hamstring) remain up in the air after being limited, too, Wednesday.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to two grabs in loss Gage brought in two of four targets for 24 yards during the Buccaneers' 41-31 loss to the Saints on Sunday night.

Impact With Chris Godwin and Julio Jones available to start the game after overcoming their questionable designations, Gage saw exponentially less volume than in Week 4, despite the fact Jones was ultimately limited to just 18 snaps. Gage logged 41 in his own right, but he still generated his lowest reception and yardage totals since Week 1 against the Cowboys. With Jones' health once again in question due to his knee issues, Gage could be in line for a return to a larger role against his old Falcons teammates in a Week 5 home clash.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active in Week 4 Gage (hamstring) is listed as active Sunday against the Chiefs.

Impact Gage has dealt with a hamstring issue all season, but he's still suited up for all three games, culminating in a 12-87-1 line on 13 targets last Sunday against the Packers. He's unlikely to see such volume this weekend with Mike Evans back from his one-game suspension and Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Julio Jones (knee) also available. That said, Gage still is in line for modest usage, with room to expand if any of the aforementioned trio again head to the sideline.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to face Kansas City Gage (hamstring) is expected to play Sunday night against Kansas City, Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network report.

Impact The same applies to fellow wide receivers Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Julio Jones (knee), though the trio's status will still be worth verifying ahead of Sunday's 8:20 ET kickoff. Meanwhile, Mike Evans is set to return from his Week 3 suspension, which likely sets the stage for Gage, if active, to see less volume than he did last weekend (13 targets) against the Packers when Godwin, Jones and Evans were all unavailable.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injury roundup: Buccaneers WRs Chris Godwin, Julio Jones, Russell Gage expected to play vs. Chiefs Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers Chris Godwin (hamstring), Julio Jones (knee) and Russell Gage (hamstring), all listed as questionable, a...

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • NFL.COM

Technically deemed questionable Gage (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Chiefs, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It's the fourth straight week he's been listed as questionable with the same hamstring injury, and he's yet to miss a game. Gage even put together a big stat line last week, with 12 catches for 87 yards and a touchdown in a 14-12 loss to the Packers. He's unlikely to see that many looks Week 4 with Mike Evans back from suspension, but there's a shot Gage works as the No. 2 receiver with both Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Julio Jones (knee) categorized as game-time decisions. The Chiefs and Bucs play on Sunday Night Football, which means inactive lists come out around 6:50 p.m. ET on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE