VIDEO: Russell Gage Suffers a Brutal Blow to His Head and Neck After Horror Challenge by Cowboys Safety
Ever since Damar Hamlin’s injury, the NFL world has been in a state of shock once again reminding everyone how dangerous the game is and how the players literally are putting everything on the line every time they step onto the field. A similar incident took place on Monday night during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers involving Russell Gage.
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With the Bucs approaching the end zone, Tom Brady targeted Gage down the middle. As the pass sailed behind Gage, who was in the motion of falling backward, Cowboys free safety Donovan Wilson came in at full speed for the tackle, forcefully connecting with Gage’s neck and head area.
Another scary incident in the NFL involving Russell Gage of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
After the hit, Gage tried to get up on his feet several times but was unable to do so. Players from both teams formed a huddle around him till he received adequate medical attention. Once the Buccaneers medical staff took care of him, Gage was able to get back up to his feet, he was then placed on a stretcher and taken to the hospital where he received further medical attention.
Neck injuries are scary! Russell Gage currently down with an injury #DALvsTB pic.twitter.com/2oza1QG8Ic
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After the game, head coach Todd Bowles said, “They took him to the hospital. Right now, he has a concussion. They’re also testing him for potential neck injuries.”
Fellow teammate Lavonte David also shared his thoughts on the incident saying, “It was really tough especially with what happened a couple weeks ago. Russ is a great dude off the field and a great guy on the field. We definitely hope he’s well. He was moving and stuff like that; that was a good sign. Definitely hope he’s OK.”
"With a lot of injuries, you just always have to remember the next-guy-up mentality."
🗣️: ILB Lavonte David pic.twitter.com/PSiBymSI7Q
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) January 17, 2023
After the game, most of the attention was around Tom Brady and his future in the league, the incident involving Gage did not get the attention and coverage it deserved.
