49ers' Russell Gage: Placed back on practice squad
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Gage reverted to San Francisco's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
This was almost certainly just a temporary move, as Gage is fully expected to be active for Sunday's Week 2 tilt in New Orleans. The veteran wideout finished third among the 49ers' wideouts in offensive snaps with 28 on Sunday versus Seattle, behind only Ricky Pearsall (64) and Jauan Jennings (50). Jennings hurt his shoulder in the victory and is awaiting results of an MRI, which should help determine his chances of playing against the Saints. If Jennings can't suit up Sunday, Gage figures to take on a more prominent role, especially with star tight end George Kittle slated to miss multiple weeks due to a hamstring injury. Gage didn't see any official targets in Week 1, but he had a pass thrown his way that went incomplete and was wiped out by a roughing-the-passer penalty. Aside from Pearsall and Gage, San Francisco's other healthy options at wide receiver are Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Skyy Moore and Kendrick Bourne, the latter of whom was signed on Monday and may need some time to acclimate to the team.
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49ers' Russell Gage: Bumps up from practice squad
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The 49ers elevated Gage (knee) from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game at Seattle.
Gage was diagnosed with an MCL sprain Aug. 21 and received a recovery timeline of 7-to-10 days at the time. Since then, he's been released by the 49ers, re-signed and released again before landing on the practice squad Wednesday with the expectation that he'd be elevated for Week 1. Now that that has come to pass, Gage will serve as a depth wide receiver Sunday behind Jauan Jennings, Ricky Pearsall, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Skyy Moore, with rookie Jordan Watkins (ankle) doubtful to play.
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49ers' Russell Gage: Lands on SF's practice squad
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The 49ers signed Gage (knee) to their practice squad Wednesday.
Gage was released by San Francisco on Tuesday, but the immediate expectation was that he'd be back with the club as a member of the practice squad. That has indeed come to pass, and the veteran wideout is slated to be elevated to play Week 1 against Seattle. If Gage does suit up Sunday, he could get some looks on offense given the depleted state of the 49ers' wideout corps.
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Russell Gage: Cut, but likely to play Week 1
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The 49ers released Gage (knee) on Tuesday, but intend to sign him to their practice squad and elevate him for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
So long as he isn't picked up by another team before joining the Niners' practice squad, the 29-year-old looks like he'll be available to provide aid to a depleted San Francisco wideout corps in the season opener. Gage himself is recovering from an MCL sprain in his knee, but the injury doesn't appear to be significant enough to keep him off the field Sunday. Gage last saw NFL action in 2022 as member of the Buccaneers, when he logged 51 catches (on 70 targets) for 426 yards and five touchdowns across 13 games. He's been unable to play for most of the past two seasons after suffering a patellar tendon tear in August 2023, but he had enjoyed a healthy training camp and preseason before sustaining the MCL sprain.
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49ers' Russell Gage: No practice after signing
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Gage (knee) didn't practice Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Gage re-signed with the 49ers on Thursday after being released Tuesday, but he isn't quite ready to practice, while still recovering from the MCL sprain he suffered last Thursday. He could get slot work Week 1 at Seattle if he's healthy enough to play, as the 49ers have a slew of other WRs dealing with injuries (or suspensions).
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49ers' Russell Gage: Re-signs with Niners
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Gage (knee) is re-signing with the 49ers on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Gage was released Tuesday, likely with a verbal agreement in place to re-sign after cutdown day. He suffered an MCL sprain Aug. 21, but it isn't considered overly serious and may not keep him out for Week 1. Gage may have a meaningful role if the plays, given San Francisco's other injury and suspension issues at wide receiver. Only Ricky Pearsall appears locked in as a starter for the opener in Seattle.
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Russell Gage: Let go by Niners
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The 49ers released Gage (knee) on Tuesday.
Gage suffered a sprained MCL on Aug. 21 and was expected to miss seven to 10 days, meaning he could be ready for Week 1 if he signs elsewhere. The 2018 sixth-round pick last played for the Buccaneers in 2022 and posted 51 receptions for 426 yards and five touchdowns through 13 games. Gage suffered a season-ending injury during training camp in 2023, and he failed to make an active roster in 2024.
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49ers' Russell Gage: Managing MCL sprain
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Gage (knee) is expected to miss seven to 10 days due to a sprained MCL, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Gage is the newest addition to a long list of injured 49ers wideouts, joining Jauan Jennings (calf), Jacob Cowing (hamstring) and Jordan Watkins (ankle), plus Brandon Aiyuk (ACL), who remains on the active/PUP list and could be out until around Week 6. With Demarcus Robinson also now unavailable early in the year due to a three-game suspension, Gage's injury is a notable blow to San Francisco's depth, despite the 29-year-old veteran not having logged regular-season action since 2022. Gage's recovery timetable essentially rules him out of Friday's preseason finale against the Chargers, though he should have time to return to full health in time for Week 1 against Seattle on Sunday, Sept. 7.
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49ers' Russell Gage: Healthy start to camp
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Gage made an athletic grab during Tuesday's padded practice session, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Gage suffered a torn patellar tendon during training camp in 2023 that cost him the last two years of action. The veteran wideout admitted that his career felt in jeopardy before he latched on with the 49ers' practice squad late last season and rediscovered his burst. The 29-year-old had been a reliable depth option during his time with Atlanta and Tampa Bay, and there could be snaps available in San Francisco with Brandon Aiyuk (knee) and Jauan Jennings (calf) both with question marks hanging over them.
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49ers' Russell Gage: Remaining with SF
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The 49ers signed Gage to a reserve/future deal Tuesday.
Gage is an NFL veteran who spent the first four years of his career with the Falcons. The 28-year-old hasn't logged a snap in an NFL game since 2022 when he was with Tampa Bay -- during that campaign, he was fairly productive with a career-high five touchdown catches while recording 51 receptions for 426 yards over 13 regular-season contests. Gage latched on with San Francisco's practice squad this November and will now have a chance to compete for a roster spot during training camp this summer.
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Russell Gage: Finds work in San Francisco
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The 49ers signed Gage to their practice squad Wednesday.
The 28-year-old wideout failed to catch on in Baltimore this past offseason, but he's now found a new home in San Francisco. Gage most recently appeared in 13 regular-season games with the Buccaneers in 2022, catching 51 of his 70 targets for 426 yards and five touchdowns. He could find his way onto the 49ers' active roster if their wide receiver room faces injuries later this season.
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Russell Gage: Ravens move on
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The Ravens are releasing Gage, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Gage, who missed the entire 2023 season after suffering a torn patellar tendon last August, caught on with Baltimore earlier this month, but he'll now look to either land a roster spot elsewhere or secure a practice squad opportunity. The 28-year-old last saw regular-season action in 2022 with the Buccaneers, when he logged a 51-426-5 receiving line in 13 contests.
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Ravens' Russell Gage: Joins Baltimore WR corps
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The Ravens signed Gage on Tuesday.
Gage missed the entire 2023 season after suffering a torn patellar tendon last August, but he's progressed to the point where the Ravens will give him a chance to compete for a WR spot behind top options Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman. The 28-year-old last saw regular-season action with Tampa Bay in 2022, when he recorded a 51/426/5 receiving line in 13 regular-season games.
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Russell Gage: Gets look from New Orleans
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Gage (knee) is receiving a tryout with the Saints during minicamp this week, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Gage missed the entire 2023 season after suffering a torn patellar tendon in August, then had the final year of his contract declined by the Buccaneers in March. His ability to work out for New Orleans should signal the 28-year-old is healthy enough to compete, and if he can return to form, he could still be a third No. 3 or 4 receiver for a variety of teams.
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Buccaneers' Russell Gage: Out for season
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Gage sustained a season-ending right knee injury during Wednesday's joint practice with the Jets, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Gage needed a cart to get off the practice field following a non-contact injury. After undergoing an MRI, he's expected to have surgery on his right knee in the coming days. With Gage out for the 2023 campaign, the immediate depth behind the Buccaneers' top two wide receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin includes rookie sixth-round pick Trey Palmer, Deven Thompkins and David Moore.
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Buccaneers' Russell Gage: Expected to miss 2023 campaign
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Gage (knee) is expected to miss the entire 2023 season after being carted off the practice field Wednesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
The Buccaneers haven't yet confirmed the severity of Gage's injury, but it appears to be significant given that it was of the non-contact variety. The 27-year-old wideout will likely be placed on season-ending injured reserve in the near future, with his attention turned toward making a fully recovery for 2024. Tampa Bay will likely add receiver depth behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, to fill the void at the No. 3 wideout spot.
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Buccaneers' Russell Gage: Injury could end season
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The Buccaneers fear that the non-contact knee injury Gage suffered in Wednesday's practice is season-ending, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Prior to picking up the injury, Gage was in line to serve as the Buccaneers' No. 3 wide receiver behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. The severity of his injury won't be confirmed until he undergoes further testing, but if Gage is indeed headed for a long-term absence, the Buccaneers will likely add depth at the position in short order. Beyond Evans and Godwin, the Buccaneers have mostly unproven options at receiver.
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Buccaneers' Russell Gage: Carted off practice field
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Gage was carted off the practice field Wednesday due to an apparent non-contact injury, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Gage missed some time due to a lower leg issue earlier in training camp, but he now appears to have sustained a more severe injury. The Buccaneers have yet to provide an official update on Gage's status, but non-contact injuries aren't often minor. As long as Gage is sidelined, Trey Palmer, Deven Thompkins and David Moore could see more reps behind the team's top two wideouts, Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.
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Buccaneers' Russell Gage: Another step forward Monday
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Gage (lower leg) was able to participate in the first set of 1-on-1 drills between receivers and defensive backs Monday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
The activity level was a step up from Sunday, when Gage was able to jump into individual position drills for the first time. The veteran also participated in those Monday in addition to the reps he took against cornerbacks, leading head coach Todd Bowles to remark that Gage is "getting back to normal." Brianna Dix of the team's official site also notes the 27-year-old looked effective, using both a double move and inside leverage to record catches. Assuming he continues free of setbacks, it seems likely Gage will be able to achieve full practice participation before the end of the week.
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Buccaneers' Russell Gage: Back on practice field
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Gage (undisclosed) was on the field for practice Sunday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Gage had missed the Buccaneers' first three sessions of training camp due to a previously undisclosed issue, though Auman relays that the receiver had been tending to a leg injury. The 27-year-old was in full uniform Sunday and was spotted running routes without any obvious limitations, so he looks like he'll have a clean bill of health heading into the Buccaneers' Aug. 11 preseason opener versus the Steelers.
