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Miami Dolphins Sign Two-Time Super Bowl Champion Willie Gay Jr.

The veteran linebacker joins Miami on a one-year deal, transitioning to a 3-4 defensive scheme and competing for a key role in the defense.

San Francisco 49ers' Cameron Latu (81) runs after a catch against New Orleans Saints' Willie Gay Jr. (6) in the second quarter of their preseason game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

Overview

  • Willie Gay Jr., a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Kansas City Chiefs, has signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins.
  • Gay, 27, played a reduced role with the New Orleans Saints last season, starting eight games and recording 28 tackles, 2.0 sacks, and three passes defended.
  • He will compete for playing time with linebackers Tyrel Dodson, K.J. Britt, and Jordyn Brooks in Miami's revamped defensive system.
  • Gay transitions from a 4-3 defensive scheme to Miami's 3-4 system, testing his adaptability and versatility as a playmaker.
  • In his best NFL season in 2022, Gay recorded 88 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and a 47-yard interception return touchdown with the Chiefs.