WILLIE GAY JR. NEWS

BIG STOP: Willie Gay Jr. and Joshua Williams Combine for Strong Tackle Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay Jr., defensive back Joshua Williams combine for strong tackle.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Texans improve, but come up short as skid reaches 9 games

The Houston Texans haven’t been embarrassing in their past two games as they were the previous two

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

McKinnon's 26-yard run in OT lifts Chiefs over Texans 30-24

Jerick McKinnon had a 26-yard touchdown run in overtime and the Kansas City Chiefs got three touchdowns from Patrick Mahomes in a 30-24 win over the Houston Texans that clinched th...

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Tallies first career pick-six Gay recorded five tackles (five solo) and an interception returned for a 47-yard touchdown in Sunday's 34-28 win over the Broncos.

Impact Gay made one of the more impressive defensive plays of the season, leaping to deflect a pass to himself before stiff arming quarterback Russell Wilson (concussion) on his way to a 47-yard touchdown in the second quarter. The 24-year-old also played the second-most defensive snaps (45) of any Chiefs linebacker behind leading tackler Nick Bolton. Gay has now logged career highs in tackles (63), sacks (2.5) and pass defended (five) over just nine games this season, and he should continue to play a prominent all-around role Week 15 versus Houston.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Willie Gay: "I knew I was going to be able to get there." | Week 14 Press Conference LB Willie Gay speaks with the media after the Chiefs Week 14 win over the Denver Broncos

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Willie Gay Reads Broncos' Play Before It Happens to Blow Up Screen for 4-Yard Loss Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay reads Denver Broncos' play before it happens for a 4-yard tackle for a loss.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Willie Gay tips Wilson's pass to himself for 47-yard pick-six TD Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay tips Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson's pass to himself for a 47-yard pick-six touchdown.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • NFL.COM

PICK-SIX: Willie Gay Tips Russell Wilson's Pass to Himself For a 47-Yard Pick-Six TD Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay tips Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson's pass to himself for a 47-yard pick-six touchdown.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Willie Gay: "I feel like I'm getting better each and every week." | Press Conference 12/9 LB Willie Gay speaks to the media ahead of the Week 14 matchup against the Denver Broncos.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Mahomes, Chiefs fall to 0-3 against Burrow's Bengals

Patrick Mahomes had only lost to one quarterback three times — until Sunday

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Willie Gay Mic'd Up: "TURN ME UP! TURN ME UP!" | Chiefs vs. Rams The most hype of any hype man. You won't want to miss Willie Gay Mic'd up during our Week 12 win over the Los Angeles Rams.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Willie Gay makes our list of Chiefs and Rams players to watch in Sunday's Week 12 game Aside from the obvious stars, here are some Chiefs-Rams players to watch when the Chiefs play the Rams at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • BND.COM

Logs 11 tackles Week 11 Gay recorded 11 tackles (seven solo), including one sack, in Sundays 30-27 victory against the Chargers.

Impact Gay saw his highest playing time of the season since Week 2, lining up on 82 percent of the Chiefs' defensive snaps Sunday. As a result, the third-year linebacker logged 11 tackles for the second time in 2022 while adding his second sack in as many games. After being suspended four games for a violation of the league's personal conduct policy, Gay now has 48 tackles (28 solo), 2.5 sacks and three passes defended while playing all but three of his 279 snaps on defense over six games this season, and he should have a chance to play a prominent role against the Rams in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet in win Gay recorded eight tackles (six solo), including one sack, and a pass defended during Sunday's 27-17 win over the Jaguars.

Impact Gay logged his first solo sack of 2022 as he brought down Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence at the line of scrimmage early in the third quarter. Despite only playing 67 percent of the team's defensive snaps, the 24-year-old tied fellow linebacker Nick Bolton for a team high in tackles. Gay has now totaled 37 stops (21 solo), 1.5 sacks and three passes defended over five games this season, and he should continue to play a prominent role against the Chargers this coming Sunday.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Willie Gay with the BIG Pass Breakup Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay Jr. breaks up a pass thrown by Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Photos: Willie Gay Visits St. Elizabeth School Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay Jr. visits the St. Elizabeth Catholic School for a "Kingdom United" reading event on Monday, Novemb...

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Here's how Chiefs' Willie Gay felt in his return game following 4-week NFL suspension The KC linebacker says it was “wonderful” to be back in a game. He also admits the 49ers contest led to some distinct emotions.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Credited for first sack in 2022 Gay recorded eight tackles (four solo) and 0.5 sacks during Sunday's 44-23 win over the 49ers.

Impact Gay returned from a four-game suspension Sunday in San Fransisco and logged eight tackles and 0.5 sacks in the contest. While he only played 56 percent of the team's defensive snaps in Week 7, the 24-year-old linebacker heads into a Week 8 bye before returning next Sunday night against the Titans.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs' Willie Gay Jr. credits strength coach with having him ready following suspension The Chiefs linebacker made an instant impact in his first game back.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

SACK: Willie Gay Get to Jimmy Garoppolo, puts 49ers in Third-and-19 Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay and cornerback L'Jarius Sneed sack San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Chiefs defense needs boost from LB Willie Gay in his return against 49ers After serving a four-game suspension, Gay, one of the Chiefs’ most athletic defenders, could play a key role against star WR Deebo Samuel.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chiefs set to welcome back 2 key defensive players vs 49ers

While most NFL teams are getting banged up and losing players about this time of the year, the Kansas City Chiefs are about to welcome a whole bunch back

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • Associated Press