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Russell Gage: Gets released from practice squad
San Francisco released Russell Gage from its practice squad Wednesday.In a corresponding transaction, the 49ers signed kicker Matt Gay to their practice squad. It seems like wideout Brandon Aiyuk (knee) should be available again soon for San Francisco, so there may not be as much desperation for depth at that position now as there was for much of the year up to this point. For his part, Gage will become an unrestricted free agent.
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49ers' Russell Gage: Placed back on practice squad
Russell 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 San Francisco 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
The San Francisco 49ers elevated Russell 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
The San Francisco 49ers signed Russell 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
The 49ers released Russell 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
Russell Gage (knee) didn't practice Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.Gage re-signed with the San Francisco 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
Russell Gage (knee) is re-signing with the San Francisco 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
The 49ers released Russell 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
Russell 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 San Francisco 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
Russell 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 San Francisco 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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