Willie Gay Jr. - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Dolphins may regret how little they used Willie Gay as free agency nears The Miami Dolphins needed his physicality, but apparently, they had no idea how to use him.

JANUARY 8 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

Willie Gay Jr.: What does Miami Dolphins linebacker have to do to get on the field? Gay produced against the New England Patriots: three defensive snaps played, three tackles. One was for a 6-yard loss. But he's stuck behind...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • PALMBEACHPOST.COM

Mike McDaniel's Dolphins seek a turnaround after injuries derailed last season's playoff hopes

The Miami Dolphins had high expectations last season after making the playoffs in coach Mike McDaniel's first two years

AUGUST 26, 2025 • Associated Press

In 5 minutes, Willie Gay Jr. showed why he's Dolphins' best free agent pick | Sporting News Linebacker Willie Gay Jr. will be the Miami Dolphins' top offseason pickup.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

With 'magnetic' energy, Dolphins' Willie Gay makes case to be versatile key contributor Willie Gay’s patented practice scream is intended to get his own blood flowing, but he also provides contagious energy for the rest of the t...

AUGUST 3, 2025 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Miami Dolphins Fins Up/Fins Down: Aaron Brewer returns for Day 9 training camp Willie Gay and Storm Duck had good days at Miami Dolphins training camp Day 9 on Saturday. Jaelan Phillips' lower body was examined by train...

AUGUST 2, 2025 • PALMBEACHPOST.COM

Willie Gay Jr. is Clocked In After 2024 Struggles Miami Dolphins linebacker Willie Gay Jr. is looking to find his place among a front seven that is revamped in 2025. The two-time Super Bowl...

JULY 29, 2025 • SI.COM

Miami Dolphins training camp Day 6: Willie Gay Jr. stands out again The Miami Dolphins don pads for the first time on Day 6 of training camp.

JULY 29, 2025 • PALMBEACHPOST.COM

Miami Dolphins' Willie Gay Jr.: I checked out last year in New Orleans Miami Dolphins LB Willie Gay Jr. admits he took a 'forget it' attitude late last season with the Saints.

JULY 28, 2025 • PALMBEACHPOST.COM

Fast Facts: Willie Gay Jr. The Dolphins beefed up the linebacker room by adding Willie Gay Jr. to the mix.

MARCH 27, 2025 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

What Intangibles New Linebacker Gay Could Bring to Miami The latest free agent additions to the Miami Dolphins were made available to the media this week for the first time and linebacker Willie Ga...

MARCH 25, 2025 • SI.COM

Dolphins Sign Gay Jr. The Miami Dolphins announced today that they have signed linebacker Willie Gay Jr. as an unrestricted free agent.

MARCH 21, 2025 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Dolphins Sign Former Saints Linebacker The Miami Dolphins are signing former New Orleans Saints linebacker Willie Gay Jr.

MARCH 20, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dolphins agree to terms with free agent LB Willie Gay. What to know The Dolphins and free agent LB Willie Gay have agreed to terms on a deal. Here’s what to know and how he fits in Miami.

MARCH 19, 2025 • PALMBEACHPOST.COM

Veteran linebacker Willie Gay Jr. signing 1-year deal with the Dolphins, AP source says

A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday veteran linebacker Willie Gay Jr. has agreed to a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins

MARCH 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Dolphins Bring More Depth to Linebacker Room The Miami Dolphins are making another addition to their linebacker room. The Dolphins agreed to a one-year contract with linebacker Willie G...

MARCH 19, 2025 • SI.COM

Headed to Miami Gay signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins on Wednesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After signing with the Dolphins, Gay will play for his third team in just as many years in 2025. The Mississippi State product appeared in 15 games with the Saints in 2024, recording 28 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, three passes defended and one forced fumble across 259 defensive snaps. He's likely to compete for a depth role in Miami's linebacker corps throughout the summer.

MARCH 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not able to play in season finale Gay (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's Week 18 battle against the Buccaneers.

Impact Gay popped up on the injury report Thursday due to a shoulder issue and finished the week with a pair of limited practice sessions. The Saints have long been eliminated from playoff contention, so there wasn't much motivation to have Gay suit up at less than 100 percent. The veteran linebacker finishes the 2024 campaign with 28 tackles (19 solo), including 2.0 sacks, three defensed passes, one forced fumble and two recovered fumbles over 15 games. He'll be a free agent at the conclusion of the campaign.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 18 Gay (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucs, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Gay was added to the injury report Thursday, getting in a pair of limited practices to close out the week. A part-time linebacker for New Orleans, Gay has 28 tackles (19 solo), including 2.0 sacks, three pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble across 15 games this season.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Willie Gay Jr. forces fumble and recovers | Saints-Broncos Highlights | 2024 NFL Week 7 Linebacker Willie Gay Jr. forces a fumble and recovers the ball during the Saints game against the Denver Broncos in Week 7 of the 2024 NFL...

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Ready to rock Gay (hand) was listed as a full participant on Monday's practice estimation.

Impact Gay was able to play through his hand injury in the Saints' Week 6 loss to the Buccaneers, recording four total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and defending two passes. Monday's full practice estimation indicates the first-year Saint has moved past his hand issue entirely. Expect Gay to serve as New Orleans' top strongside linebacker in Thursday night's contest against the Broncos.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to open week Gay (hand) was estimated to be a limited participant at the Saints' walkthrough Wednesday.

Impact Gay was forced to miss the team's 26-13 loss to Kansas City in Week 5 due to a hand injury and he is still nursing it to open the week. The linebacker will have two more chances to practice in a full capacity before Sunday's matchup with the Buccaneers. If Gay is forced to sit again, Anfernee Orji would likely draw another start at strongside linebacker.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Kansas City Gay (hand) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Chiefs, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Gay injured his hand in Week 4 against the Falcons, and he won't suit up Monday after failing to participate in practice all week. D'Marco Jackson played with the Saints' first-team defense in Week 4 in the absence of Demario Davis, and the former could slide into Gay's starting role for Monday's contest.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return vs. Atlanta Gay (hand) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Falcons, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Gay will not return after injuring his hand in the first quarter. Clarity on the severity of the injury should be known following the conclusion of Sunday's game. Anfernee Orji will step into a larger role at linebacker in Gay's absence.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with hand injury Gay is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Atlanta due to a hand injury, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Gay recorded two tackles (one solo) before injuring his hand in the first quarter of Sunday's game. Anfernee Orji should see an uptick in snaps on defense while Gay is sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Mike McDaniel's Dolphins seek a turnaround after injuries derailed last season's playoff hopes

Veteran linebacker Willie Gay Jr. signing 1-year deal with the Dolphins, AP source says