Updates: Cameron Brate Has Sprained Neck, All Other Tests Negative

October 17 Updates

The diagnosis of the injury suffered by Buccaneers tight end Cam Brate on Sunday in Pittsburgh is a relief. Head Coach Todd Bowles delivered an updated on Brate’s status on Monday morning.

“He has a sprained neck,” said Bowles. “He has all his extremities moving well and he’s resting. That’s been the extent of it. Everything else came out negative.”

Bowles also said Brate did not have any neurological issues after a hit from linebacker Myles Jack on a six-yard reception left the veteran tight end on his back for several minutes. Medical personnel strapped Brate to a stabilizing board, took him off the field on a cart and transported him to a nearby Pittsburgh hospital. Brate lifted his hand to the crowd as he left, and it was also a good sign that he was able to rejoin the team in time to take the charter flight home.

“It turned out great for him,” said Bowles, obviously referring to how frightening the initial scene was after Brate was injured. “It was good to see him [on the team plane]. It was good for the guys to see him. It relieved a lot of people’s minds.”

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