Gay signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins on Wednesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports. After signing with the Dolphins, Gay will play for his third team in just as many years in 2025. The Mississippi State product appeared in 15 games with the Saints in 2024, recording 28 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, three passes defended and one forced fumble across 259 defensive snaps. He's likely to compete for a depth role in Miami's linebacker corps throughout the summer.
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Team
Miami Dolphins
Birthdate
2/15/1998 (27)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'1", 243 lbs
Draft Info
2020: Rd 2; Pk (KC)
Birthplace
Starkville, MS, USA
Position
LB
College
Mississippi State
Experience
5 seasons
Career History
New Orleans Saints
2024-2025
(1 season)
Kansas City Chiefs
2020-2024
(4 seasons)
Gay signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins on Wednesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports. After signing with the Dolphins, Gay will play for his third team in just as many years in 2025. The Mississippi State product appeared in 15 games with the Saints in 2024, recording 28 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, three passes defended and one forced fumble across 259 defensive snaps. He's likely to compete for a depth role in Miami's linebacker corps throughout the summer.
Gay (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. Gay popped up on the injury report Thursday due to a shoulder issue and finished the week with a pair of limited practice sessions. The Saints have long been eliminated from playoff contention, so there wasn't much motivation to have Gay suit up at less than 100 percent. The veteran linebacker will finish the campaign with 28 tackles (19 solo), two sacks, three pass breakups, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries over 15 games. He'll be a free agent at the conclusion of the campaign.
Gay (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucs, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports. Gay was added to the injury report Thursday, getting in a pair of limited practices to close out the week. A part-time linebacker for New Orleans, Gay has 28 tackles (19 solo), including 2.0 sacks, three pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble across 15 games this season.
Gay (hand) was listed as a full participant on Monday's practice estimation. 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.
Gay (hand) was estimated to be a limited participant at the Saints' walkthrough Wednesday. 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.
Gay (hand) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Chiefs, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports. 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.
Gay (hand) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Falcons, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports. 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.
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. 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.
Gay (back) is active Sunday against the Panthers. 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.