Russell Gage suffered neck injury and concussion playing for Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Russell Gage was driven from the pitch on a cart
NFL player Russell Gage says he is "doing great" after being hospitalised with a neck injury and concussion.
Gage's team the Tampa Bay Buccaneers said on Tuesday he would have further tests after sustaining the injury while playing the Dallas Cowboys.
The wide receiver was taken off on a cart late in Monday's game as his side suffered a 31-14 defeat.
Gage, who was in hospital overnight, thanked people for their concern and said he is "in great spirits".
Buccaneers confirmed Gage "had movement in all extremities".
While Gage was going for pass, the right arm of Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson hit the side of Gage's helmet.
Gage then attempted to regain his feet several times but was unable to do so.
Earlier in January, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest during an NFL game. He has now been released from hospital.
In September 2022, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a concussion four days after being injured in their previous game.