Willie Gay
26-Year-Old
2023 Defense Stats
TCKL
58
SACKS
1.0
INT
1
FF
1
TD
0
2024 Projections
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Heading to New Orleans
The Saints agreed to terms with Gay on a one-year deal worth up to $5 million Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
A two-time Super Bowl champion with the Chiefs, Gay started 47 games across four seasons with Kansas City and is coming off a 2023 in which he recorded 58 tackles (44 solo), including one sack, along with three fumble recoveries and one interception across 15 starts. He'll team up with veteran Demario Davis and 2021 second-rounder Pete Werner at linebacker for the Saints.
A two-time Super Bowl champion with the Chiefs, Gay started 47 games across four seasons with Kansas City and is coming off a 2023 in which he recorded 58 tackles (44 solo), including one sack, along with three fumble recoveries and one interception across 15 starts. He'll team up with veteran Demario Davis and 2021 second-rounder Pete Werner at linebacker for the Saints.
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Measurables Review
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How do Willie Gay's measurables compare to other linebackers?
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Height
6' 1"Weight
243 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.46 secShuttle Time
4.30 secCone Drill
7.08 secVertical Jump
39.5 inBroad Jump
136 inBench Press
21 repsHand Length
10.50 inArm Length
32.63 in
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Talks with Houston
Gay has held video conferences or phone calls with the Texans, Bengals, Browns and Ravens during the pre-draft process, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Gay improved his outlook at the NFL Combine in February, putting up a 4.46-second 40-yard dash, 39.5-inch vertical jump and 11-foot-4 broad jump. The 6-foot-1, 243-pound linebacker is a potential second-round pick, though he appeared in only five games for Mississippi State last season due to academic violations.
Gay improved his outlook at the NFL Combine in February, putting up a 4.46-second 40-yard dash, 39.5-inch vertical jump and 11-foot-4 broad jump. The 6-foot-1, 243-pound linebacker is a potential second-round pick, though he appeared in only five games for Mississippi State last season due to academic violations.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Gay's selection in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft was due to his athleticism and raw talent, but a regular role didn't materialize over the first season-plus of his career. The 2022 campaign marked the first time things seemed to click in full for the talented young linebacker. Despite missing four games due to suspension, Gay still collected 88 tackles over his 13 games played, adding 2.5 sacks and an interception. He heads into the final year of his rookie deal entrenched in a starter role and figures to challenge triple digits in the tackles column if he can stay on the field.
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Listed as full participant
Gay (neck) was listed as a full participant on Thursday's estimated practice report after being listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's report.
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Still battling neck injury
Gay (neck) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
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Will not play versus Baltimore
Gay (neck) has been ruled inactive ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs.
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Trending in right direction
Gay (neck) is expected to play Sunday against the Ravens, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.
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Questionable for Sunday
Gay (neck) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Ravens.
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