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Willie Gay: "Year four now and I'm thankful" | Press Conference 7/28 LB Willie Gay speaks with the media during the Chiefs 2023 Training Camp

JULY 28, 2023 • CHIEFS.COM

Chiefs LB Willie Gay: Despite Chris Jones absence, defense is 'rolling' in training camp #Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay told reporters on Friday that Kansas City’s defense is “rolling” in St. Joseph despite Chris Jones’ absence.

JULY 28, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

It's Make-or-Break Time for Willie Gay Jr. In 2023 Kansas City’s 2023 linebacker unit is headlined by a potential three-headed monster, but one member of the group could be under immense pres...

JULY 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Super Bowl champion Willie Gay Jr. speaks at elementary school in return to Mississippi Fresh off winning Super Bowl 57, Chiefs LB Willie Gay Jr. returned to Mississippi to speak to students at West Oktibbeha County Elementary S...

MARCH 1, 2023 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade: Sights and sounds

The Chiefs are celebrating their Super Bowl LVII win with a parade through Kansas City. Here are the sights and sounds from Wednesday's even...

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Willie Gay Jr. Halts Miles Sanders in a Hurry for a Strong TFL Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay Jr. halts Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders in a hurry for a strong tackle for loss in...

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • CHIEFS.COM

Patrick Mahomes' ankle improving ahead of Super Bowl LVII

As the Chiefs get set to play the Eagles, quarterback Patrick Mahomes' ankle is the best it has been since he injured it three weeks ago.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Logs full practice Wednesday Gay (shoulder) practiced fully Wednesday.

Impact Gay was listed as a limited participant on all three practice reports issued last week, so his progression to full activity Wednesday paves the way for him to continue serving as a regular linebacker for the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII this Sunday against the Eagles.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status in question for Super Bowl Gay (shoulder) is listed as questionable after the first week of preparation ahead of Super Bowl LVII against the Eagles on Sunday, Feb. 12.

Impact Gay was listed as limited on Wednesday's estimated injury report before operating under practice restrictions Thursday and Friday, the result of a shoulder issue. Still, he has one week to go to show he's healthy enough to remain a regular in the Chiefs' linebacking corps for the Super Bowl.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase shot down jersey request from Chiefs' Willie Gay Jr. in AFC title game Before he left the AFC Championship Game because of a shoulder injury, Willie Gay Jr., tried unsuccessfully to line up a chance to get the j...

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

From High School Teammates to Super Bowl Rivals, A.J. Brown and Willie Gay are Blessed The two former state champions have reached the game’s biggest stage, Super Bowl LVII

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Watch: Ja'Marr Chase Has Quick Answer When Chiefs LB Willie Gay Asks For His Jersey Cincinnati is preparing for all of its offseason business.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Listed as limited Gay (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report.

Impact Gay suffered a shoulder injury in the third quarter of the Chiefs' AFC Championship Game win over Cincinnati on Sunday and didn't return. While it's encouraging to see him estimated as a partial participant in the Chiefs' first practice report for Super Bowl prep, he looks like he still has some work to do before he's officially cleared for the Feb. 12 matchup with the Eagles.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs survive Bengals, get 2 weeks to heal for Super Bowl

Patrick Mahomes deserved the game ball from the AFC title game

JANUARY 30, 2023 • Associated Press

Questionable to return Gay is questionable to return to Sunday's AFC Championship Game against Cincinnati due to a shoulder injury.

Impact Gay was banged up in the third quarter of Sunday's matchup, and it's unclear whether he'll be available down the stretch. Darius Harris and Leo Chenal are candidates to see increased playing time if Gay is unable to return.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Willie Gay Jr.'s blitz flusters Burrow into Clark's grasp for DE's second sack Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay Jr.'s blitz flusters Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow into defensive end Frank Clark's gra...

JANUARY 30, 2023 • NFL.COM

SACK: Willie Gay Jr. and Frank Clark Meet at the Quarterback for Second Chiefs' Sack of the Night Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay Jr.'s blitz flusters Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow into defensive end Frank Clark's gra...

JANUARY 30, 2023 • CHIEFS.COM

Chiefs lose CB Sneed, WRs Toney, Hardman in AFC title game

The Chiefs lost cornerback L’Jarius Sneed to the concussion protocol and versatile linebacker Willie Gay Jr. to a shoulder injury, depriving their defense of two key playmakers in...

JANUARY 30, 2023 • Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs LB Willie Gay: 'Nothing' impressive about Cincinnati Bengals offense Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay says \

JANUARY 27, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Willie Gay Takes Huge Shot at Bengals' Offense Before AFC Championship The rivalry between the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs will enter its next chapter this Sunday. The stakes for this contest are h...

JANUARY 26, 2023 • FANDUEL.COM

Chiefs' Willie Gay says 'nothing' impresses him about Bengals' offense Gay is adding to the trash talk between the Bengals and the Chiefs ahead of their AFC championship clash.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay tells reporters 'nothing' impresses him about Bengals' offense Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay stirred the pot a bit on Thursday.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Posts career-best campaign in 2022 Gay racked up five tackles in the 31-13 win over the Raiders in Week 18.

Impact Gay only played 56 percent of the defensive snaps in the regular-season finale, his lowest total since Week 7, likely as a precautionary measure with the playoffs looming and the Chiefs leading comfortably in the contest. In addition to a career-high 88 tackles (51 solo) in 2022, Gay compiled career-best outputs of 2.5 sacks and eight passes defended, adding a pick-six in Week 14 in Denver. He's an explosive athlete who was viewed as raw coming out of the draft but has seemingly come into his own three years into his career. Gay remains under contract with Kansas City through the 2023 campaign, at which point the Chiefs will have some decisions to make, with several contributing players at or near the end of their respective rookie deals.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up seven stops Week 17 Gay recorded seven tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 27-24 win over the Broncos.

Impact Gay tied with cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson for the Chiefs' second most tackles behind fellow linebacker Nick Bolton (10) in Week 17. The 24-year-old Gay has now recorded a recorded a career-high 83 tackles over 12 games this season, and he'll look to continue playing a rotational role Week 18 against the Raiders.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up nine stops in win Gay recorded nine tackles (two solo) and two passes defensed in Saturday's 24-10 win over the Seahawks.

Impact Despite playing just 64 percent of the Chiefs' defensive snaps this past weekend versus Seattle, Gay still managed to collect nine stops, which is the most he's logged since his 11-tackle performance back in Week 11 against the Chargers. The 24-year-old is in line to continue operating as one of the team's starting linebackers when Kansas City hosts the Broncos on New Year's Day.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE