OCTOBER 18 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
WILLIE GAY JR. #6 - LINEBACKER - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
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0 INT •
1 SCK
18 TCKL
0 INT
1 SCK
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Ready to rock Gay (hand) was listed as a full participant on Monday's practice estimation.
Impact Gay was able to play through his hand injury in the 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 strongside linebacker in Thursday night's contest against the Broncos.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Limited to open week Gay (hand) was estimated to be a limited participant at the Saints' walkthrough Wednesday.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
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.
Impact 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 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.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
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.
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
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.
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
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SEPTEMBER 26 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Suiting up Sunday Gay (back) is active Sunday against the Panthers.
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
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.
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Making progress Gay (back) was limited during practice Wednesday.
Impact Gay did not practice Monday, so his ability to take the field Wednesday is a step in the right direction and could put him on the proper trajectory to suit up Sunday against the Panthers. The injury report also provided some clarity on the 26-year-old's injury as well, which was previously unknown.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Not on the field Gay (undisclosed) did not practice Monday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Gay's absence was injury-related, according to head coach Dennis Allen, although he declined to offer a diagnosis. A free-agent acquisition this offseason from Kansas City, the Mississippi State product is expected to be a starter in the Saints' linebacker corps, which is currently dealing with several injuries. A clearer picture of his status for Sunday against the Panthers will come later in the week when the team releases its initial injury report.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 29 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
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AUGUST 17 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
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AUGUST 11 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
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AUGUST 11 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
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JULY 30 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
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JULY 29 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
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JUNE 21 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
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JUNE 14 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
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MARCH 14 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
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MARCH 14 • KANSASCITY.COM
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MARCH 13 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
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MARCH 13 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
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MARCH 13 • USATODAY.COM
