This offseason, the Kansas City Chiefs have a lot of difficult farewells to say. And all indications lead to Willie Gay
Jr.’s exit with the re-signing of linebacker Drue Tranquill.
After the season, Gay’s four-year, $5.2 million rookie deal came to an end. He will receive a four-year, $28 million
contract in free agency, according to Spotrac.com.
Gay, who has played his whole career in Kansas City, is prepared to assume a larger defensive role. One day after the
NFL’s legal tampering period began on Tuesday, March 12, the 26-year-old begged supporters to lend him a favor.
“Please don’t judge my talent based on the 20–25 plays a game I played last year lol,” Gay said on X, adding that she
never attempts to explain herself on social media. Gaining momentum and a sense of the game is REAL.”
Gay took part in 62% of the snaps in the previous season. Although he didn’t have a high grade overall (53.3) from
Pro Football Focus, he did receive a 71.3 in run defense.
In 2023, the Chiefs’ second-round 2020 NFL draft selection appeared in 15 of 16 games as a starter. In all, he
recorded 58 tackles, 3 forced fumbles, 1 interception, 1 sack, and 3 fumble recoveries. He racked up nine total tackles
and one pass defensed in three postseason games.
Chiefs Kingdom showed Gay a lot of affection in response to his request. “Someone gettin a dawg, wish you could run
it back in KC for 1 more year,” was the post made by Arrowhead Live. “Willie, we know You are an Excellent football
player,” a Chiefs supporter retorted. Among the greatest. We are grateful to you.
Chiefs analyst Seth Keysor stated, “I haven’t found any lies in this.” Gay also made serious damage in a short amount
of snaps. He merits an opportunity to begin at some point.
