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Former LSU WR Russell Gage in line for bigger role with Atlanta Falcons
By Brian Stultz
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Things aren’t going exactly like the Atlanta Falcons had planned this year as they stand 1-6 and are promptly out of the playoff race.
The NFC South team recently traded wide receiver Mohamed Sanu to the New England Patriots and that will open up some playing time and a bigger role for former LSU wide receiver Russell Gage with the Falcons.
Assistant head coach Raheem Morris said Thursday that Gage has received the first crack at filling in for the departed Mohamed Sanu in the slot during practices this week, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.
Both Gage and Justin Hardy are likely in line for elevated roles on offense following Tuesday’s trade that sent Sanu to the Patriots, but Morris’ comments suggest the former has the early edge on seeing the most work in three-wideout sets alongside Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley.
Through seven games this season, Gage has made just four catches for 44 yards. The former LSU star, taken in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft, appeared in 15 games last season, making six catches for 63 yards.
Brian Stultz covers SEC football for SaturdayDownSouth.com. A graduate of Auburn University, he is a member of the Football Writers Association of America. You can follow him on Twitter @brianjstultz.
