Russell Gage A Cut Candidate

Russell Gage A Cut Candidate

9 months ago

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed wide receiver Russell Gage (knee) to a three-year, $30 million deal in 2022 to give then-quarterback Tom Brady another weapon, but he has struggled to stay on the field ever since due to injuries. Gage took a pay cut last offseason and then missed all of 2023 after tearing his patellar tendon in training camp last summer. His contract calls for a $13.35 million salary cap hit this year, and the Buccaneers can save $6.45 million by cutting him. It was believed that the team would decide to cut him before March 1, when he was scheduled to earn a roster bonus. Even if the 28-year-old sticks around, he'll merely be receiver depth for Tampa behind Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Trey Palmer.

Source: The Athletic - Dan Pompei