This offseason, the Kansas City Chiefs have a lot of difficult farewells to say. And with the re-signing of linebacker Drue Tranquill, Willie Gay Jr. appears to be on his way out.
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 only received a 53.3 overall score from Pro Football Focus, he did receive a 71.3 run defense mark.
The 2020 NFL draft selection selected by the Chiefs in the second round started 15 of 16 games in 2023. 58 tackles, 3 forced fumbles, 1 interception, 1 sack, and 3 fumble recoveries were all part of his total stats. In three postseason games, he recorded nine combined tackles and one pass defensed.
Chiefs Kingdom granted Gay’s request with great affection.”Someone getting a dawg, wish you could run it back in KC for 1 more year,” was the post from Arrowhead Live. “Willie, we know You are an Excellent Football player,” one of the Chiefs fans shot back. among the best. You have our gratitude.
“There are no lies in this,” wrote Chiefs analyst Seth Keysor. Gay also inflicted significant harm in a little period of time. Someday, he deserves a chance to start.
UPDATE: The New Orleans Saints and Gay have reached an agreement on a one-year, $5 million contract, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network on Monday night.
Steelers QB Russell Wilson ‘Likes’ The Idea of Willie Gay Landing in Pittsburgh
Fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers, where Gay is speculated to sign a free agent contract, responded angrily to Gay’s message as well. “We won’t judge you in Pittsburgh big bro,” a fan retorted.
Quarterback Russell Wilson joined the Steelers after parting ways with the Denver Broncos, incurring a significant financial loss. He would be thrilled to have the 6-foot-2, 243-pound linebacker join him in Pittsburgh, based on his interests on X. It seems like both parties share this sentiment.
The fan post that said, “Yeah, I need to see @WillieGayJr in Black and Gold. 🔥,” was liked by the two-time Super Bowl champion.
Willie Gay Jr. Appeared to Know Re-Signing With the Chiefs Wasn’t on the Table
Gay appeared to realize his time in Kansas City was running out a few months prior to Tranquill being re-signed by the Chiefs. He made hints that his time in Kansas City was up following the Chiefs’ victory over the Miami Dolphins in the Wild Card round.
“Looks like I may have played my last game in Arrowhead 😚,” Gay wrote on social media. “I’m going to miss that place, dammit. There’s nothing like it❤️💛 To end it properly, let’s go grab this ring 🤞🏾.
It appears that I may have played my final game in Arrowhead😢. I will really miss that location, damn it. There’s nothing like it❤️💛 Let’s get this Ring and close it properly🤞🏾
As the Buffalo Bills (the No. 2 seed) defeated the Steelers, the fourth-year veteran delivered the message. The Chiefs would have hosted the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional game if the Bills had lost. But the Bills prevailed 31–17, and Kansas City’s next game would be at Buffalo.
