2024 Defense Stats
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4
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Gay heads from Kansas City to New Orleans on a one-year deal that should place him a path to make an immediate impact. Though he never held an every-down role with the Chiefs, the 6-1, 243-pounder is a dynamic athlete who saw consistent playing time in defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo's aggressive, blitzing defense. Gay's exact place in the Saints' scheme is yet to be seen, but his experience and versatility will make him a top contributor alongside off-ball linebackers Demario Davis and Pete Werner. Read Past Outlooks
Suiting up Sunday
Gay (back) is active Sunday against the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
Gay logged limited practice sessions all week but ultimately feels well enough to suit up for Week 1's divisional matchup. The Mississippi State product should get the start at strongside linebacker for New Orleans.
Gay logged limited practice sessions all week but ultimately feels well enough to suit up for Week 1's divisional matchup. The Mississippi State product should get the start at strongside linebacker for New Orleans.
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Measurables Review
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How do Willie Gay's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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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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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Questionable for Week 1
Gay (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Panthers, Jeff Nowak of Audacy Sports reports.
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Making progress
Gay (back) was limited during practice Wednesday.
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Not on the field
Gay (undisclosed) did not practice Monday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
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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.
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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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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.