Health is on Tampa Bay's side vs. the Kansas City Chiefs
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WILLIE GAY JR. #6 - LINEBACKER - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
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Out after meniscus surgery Gay (knee) has undergone surgery to address a torn meniscus and will miss the Super Bowl versus Tampa Bay, Nick Shook of NFL.com reports.
Impact Gay is reportedly facing a four-month recovery timetable, which would put him on track for the start of the 2021 season and a fair amount of tentative offseason activities. The rookie second-round pick's absence should position Darius Harris for an increased role versus the Buccaneers in the Super Bowl.
JANUARY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Ruled out again Gay (ankle) is ruled out for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Bills.
Impact Gay still has yet to resume practicing since suffering an ankle injury against the Chargers in Week 17. Darius Harris stands to once again handle an increased defensive role with Gay sidelined.
JANUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs' Mahomes takes most of snaps in Thursday practice
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Won't play Sunday Gay (ankle) is ruled out for Sunday's AFC divisional-round matchup against the Browns, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact Gay remains sidelined due to a left ankle sprain sustained during Kansas City's regular-season finale against the Chargers. With the rookie second-round pick out, Darius Harris could handle a substantial defensive role against the Browns.
JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs bonding through pandemic in bid for Super Bowl repeat
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Nursing ankle sprain Gay suffered a left ankle sprain during Sunday's 38-21 loss to the Chargers, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
Impact Gay was quickly ruled out to return to Sunday's contest upon being injury, which could bode poorly regarding the issue's severity. With the Chiefs having secured a bye to begin the playoffs, however, the rookie second-round pick will at least benefit from an additional week to recover.
JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Officially out Gay (leg) will not return to Sunday's game.
Impact It is confirmed that Gay will not return to Sunday's game against the Chargers as he is officially listed as out. The extent of the linebacker's leg injury is still unknown, but it is likely Darius Harris will take over his duties. Gay has registered 38 tackles (28 solo) and one sack this season.
JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to return Gay left Sunday's game due to a leg injury.
Impact While the extent of issue is unclear at this time, Gay is questionable to return after getting injured at the end of the first quarter. It's unclear whether it was Gay's ankle or leg that was injured, but Darius Harris likely will take over Gay's linebacker duties if the 22-year-old is unable to return.
JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rings up nine stops Gay posted nine tackles and a forced fumble in Sunday's 17-14 win over the Falcons.
Impact Gay logged season highs in tackles and defensive snaps (49), adding the first forced fumble of his career as well. The rookie second-round pick out of Mississippi State has been an inconsistent fantasy contributor this season with just 38 tackles over 15 games.
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Willie Gay Jr. leads young linebacking corps in Chiefs victory Willie Gay Jr. spoke to reporters about stepping up with his Chiefs teammates in a strong defensive victory. The linebackers were supposed t...
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM
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DECEMBER 27, 2020 • YOUTUBE
Logs first career sack Gay posted six tackles (five solo) and a sack in Sunday's 40-32 loss to the Raiders.
Impact Gay played just 15 defensive snaps through the first three weeks, but the rookie second-rounder is getting comfortable at the NFL level and is receiving more work as a result. He logged a season-high 47 percent snap share Sunday and capitalized with his first career sack. Gay's usage stands to rise even more after that performance, so he could carve out fantasy utility in the near future.
OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM
Working as backup early Gay is backup in Damien Wilson at the "SAM" position early in camp, Charles Goldman of USA Today reports.
Impact When he was selected, most believed that Gay was a perfect fit for the team's "WILL" role, also known as the weakside linebacker spot. There is still plenty of time remaining in camp for things to change, but the rookie isn't initially set to handle a starting role for the Chiefs, which could lower his fantasy outlook as a rookie.
AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 18, 2020 • ARROWHEADPRIDE.COM
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