WILLIE GAY JR. NEWS

Won't return vs. Buffalo Gay (neck) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's AFC divisional-round game against the Bills, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

Impact As Palmer notes, Gay is the player best utilized as a spy for quarterback Josh Allen, who rushed for 51 yards and two touchdowns in the first half. With Gay out for the remainder of Sunday's contest, Drue Tranquill has taken over in his spot.

JANUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking the field Gay (neck) is active Sunday against the Bills.

Impact Gay didn't pop up on the injury report until Saturday, but he was expected to suit up based on an earlier report from James Palmer of NFL Network. His ability to suit up for the divisional-round matchup should be good news for the Chiefs' linebacker corps.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to injury report Gay is a late addition on the Chiefs' injury report ahead of Sunday's game in Buffalo due to a neck injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact It is unclear when exactly Gay picked up the injury or how serious it is, but his status Sunday will now likely depend on how he is feeling closer to kickoff. Cole Christiansen would presumably be the next-man-up at linebacker if Gay cannot give it a go.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Willie Gay Jr. fears he played his final game at Arrowhead Stadium with Chiefs Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay Jr. thinks he may have played his final home game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Willie Gay and a Crowd of Chiefs Converge in the Backfield for a HUGE Fourth Down Stop in the Red Zone Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay enters a bear-crawl celebration after a big tackle for loss on a fourth down play in the red zone.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • CHIEFS.COM

Charles Omenihu Disrupts the Play and Sets Up Willie Gay Jr. for the TFL Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Charles Omenihu bull-rushes Philadelphia Eagles tight end Jack Stoll into running back D'Andre Swift, s...

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • CHIEFS.COM

Omenihu bull-rushes Stoll into Swift, sparking TFL by Willie Gay Jr. Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Charles Omenihu bull-rushes Philadelphia Eagles tight end Jack Stoll into running back D'Andre Swift, s...

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • NFL.COM

Willie Gay Jr. Explodes into the Backfield and Stops the Run Play in its Tracks Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay Jr. lassos Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell for a powerful tackle at the line of s...

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • CHIEFS.COM

Willie Gay's 'Peanut Punch' forced fumble is recovered by Miami Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay uses the patented 'Peanut Punch' to force a fumble that is quickly recovered by the Miami Dolphins.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • NFL.COM

Willie Gay Flies into the Backfield for a 6-Yard Tackle for Loss Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay times the Miami Dolphins snap count to perfection on a 6-yard tackle for loss.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • CHIEFS.COM

DNP Wednesday, IR a possibility Gay (lower back) won't practice Wednesday, and coach Andy Reid isn't sure whether the linebacker will have to go on injured reserve, Adam Teicher of ESPN reports.

Impact Gay exited the Week 8 loss to Denver with what was deemed a tailbone injury at the time, and the injury is now being called a lower back contusion. While Gay hasn't been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, the context of an IR stint still being in consideration suggests he's likely to miss at least one game due to this injury. Kansas City's linebacker corps is already without Nick Bolton (wrist), so if Gay can't go Sunday, slowing down a Miami backfield led by Raheem Mostert won't be an easy task for this depleted unit.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice, IR stint possible Gay (lower back) won't practice Wednesday, and Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said he isn't sure whether the linebacker will have to go on injured reserve, Adam Teicher of ESPN report...

Impact Gay exited the Week 8 loss to Denver with what was deemed a tailbone injury at the time, and the injury is now being called a lower back contusion. While Gay hasn't been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, the context of an IR stint still being in consideration suggests he's likely to miss at least one game due to this injury. Kansas City's linebacker corps is already without Nick Bolton (wrist), so if Gay can't go Sunday, slowing down a Miami backfield led by Raheem Mostert won't be an easy task for this depleted unit.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with tailbone injury Gay (tailbone) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Broncos, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact Gay exited the game with three tackles and a fumble recovery. The Chiefs are now down two staters at linebacker with Nick Bolton (wrist) placed on injured reserve Saturday. Jack Cochrane is filling in for Gay while the latter remains off the field.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first sack in win Gay recorded five tackles (three solo), including a sack, in Sunday's 31-17 win over the Chargers.

Impact Gay was able to wrangle Justin Herbert down in the first quarter for a sack, his first of the 2023 campaign. The linebacker is now up to 28 tackles, including the sack, while also deflecting three passes and recovering two fumbles over the first seven contests of the year.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Willie Gay lassos Justin Herbert for massive 13-yard sack Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay Jr. lassos Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert for a massive 13-yard sack.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • CHIEFS.COM

Willie Gay: "I just want to keep getting better" | Press Conference 10/18 Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay speaks to the media about facing the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 7, the return of defensive end Ch...

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • CHIEFS.COM

Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay, 'We wanted a goose egg' Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay talks about the Chiefs' 19-8 victory of the Denver Broncos on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at GEHA F...

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Jets' Zach Wilson responds to comment from Chiefs' Willie Gay that went viral Video of the Chiefs linebacker’s comments went viral, but the Jets quarterback didn’t seem upset.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

FUMBLE: Trent McDuffie Jars the Football Loose for Willie Gay's Takeaway Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie and linebacker Willie Gay create a takeaway against Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • CHIEFS.COM

"I got that in me" Willie Gay Mic'd Up | 2023 Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp Linebacker Willie Gay was mic'd up working through drills and presenting his signature hype scream during the Kansas City Chiefs' 2023 Train...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • CHIEFS.COM