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Dolphins' Willie Gay: Headed to Miami
Gay agreed to a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.After signing with the Dolphins, Gay will play for his third team in just as many seasons. The Mississippi State product appeared in 15 games with the Saints in 2024, recording a pair of sacks among his 28 total tackles while also forcing a fumble across 259 defensive snaps. He's likely to compete for a depth role in Miami's linebacker corps throughout training camp and the preseason.
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Saints' Willie Gay: Not able to play in season finale
Gay (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.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 New Orleans 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 will finish the campaign with 28 tackles (19 solo), two sacks, three pass breakups, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries over 15 games. He'll be a free agent at the conclusion of the campaign.
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Saints' Willie Gay: Questionable for Week 18
Gay (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucs, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.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.
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Saints' Willie Gay: Ready for Thursday night
Gay (hand) was listed as a full participant on Monday's practice estimation.Gay was able to play through his hand injury in the New Orleans 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 strong-side linebacker in Thursday night's contest against the Broncos.
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Saints' Willie Gay: Limited to open week
Gay (hand) was estimated to be a limited participant at the New Orleans Saints' walkthrough Wednesday.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.
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Saints' Willie Gay: 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.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 New Orleans 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.
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Saints' Willie Gay: 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.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.
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Saints' Willie Gay: 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.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.
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Saints' Willie Gay: Suiting up Sunday
Gay (back) is active Sunday against the Panthers.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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Saints' Willie Gay: 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.Gay logged three limited practice sessions this week, so his status for Sunday could truly come down to the wire. If the 26-year-old were to miss any time, second-year pro Anfernee Orji would get a chance to step into a key role, especially with D'Marco Jackson (calf) and Jaylan Ford (hamstring) already both ruled out for Week 1.
Willie Gay Jr.
#40 LB / Miami Dolphins / EXP: 6YRS Height: 6-1 Weight: 246 lb Age: 27 College: Miss. State Bye 12Fantasy Points by Week
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