Monday night’s loss to the Dallas Cowboyswent wrong for the Tampa Bay Buccaneersin more ways than one.During the final minutes of the Wild Card elimination game, Tampa Bay wide receiver Russell Gage took a hard hit to the neck and suffered a concussion, head coachTodd Bowles said.Gage will also be tested for “potential neck injuries” at the hospital, Bowles said during the postgame press conference on Monday.When asked about movement in Gage’s extremities, Bowles said, “His fingers were moving when he was down there, I don’t know about the rest.“Kevin Sabitus/GettyOn Tuesday, the team shared a positive update on Gage’s condition.According to the team, “Gage remained overnight for additional testing at a local hospital following Monday’s loss to the Cowboys” and “he has regained movement in all his extremities.“Gage’s injury occurred during the final three minutes of the loss. After the tackle, Buccaneers team medical staff quickly took the field to check on Gage.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Julio Aguilar/GettyThe medical team remained on the field for a few minutes testing his mobility before he was taken off of the field in a gurney.TheTom Brady-led team was eliminated from playoff contention after their 31-14 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Monday.
Monday night’s loss to the Dallas Cowboyswent wrong for the Tampa Bay Buccaneersin more ways than one.
During the final minutes of the Wild Card elimination game, Tampa Bay wide receiver Russell Gage took a hard hit to the neck and suffered a concussion, head coachTodd Bowles said.
Gage will also be tested for “potential neck injuries” at the hospital, Bowles said during the postgame press conference on Monday.
When asked about movement in Gage’s extremities, Bowles said, “His fingers were moving when he was down there, I don’t know about the rest.”
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On Tuesday, the team shared a positive update on Gage’s condition.
According to the team, “Gage remained overnight for additional testing at a local hospital following Monday’s loss to the Cowboys” and “he has regained movement in all his extremities.”
Gage’s injury occurred during the final three minutes of the loss. After the tackle, Buccaneers team medical staff quickly took the field to check on Gage.
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The medical team remained on the field for a few minutes testing his mobility before he was taken off of the field in a gurney.
TheTom Brady-led team was eliminated from playoff contention after their 31-14 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Monday.
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