The Miami Dolphins announced today that they have signed linebacker Willie Gay Jr. as an unrestricted free agent.
Gay Jr. is a two-time Super Bowl champion (LVII, LVIII), who is entering his sixth NFL season after spending time with Kansas City (2020-23) and New Orleans (2024). He has appeared in 72 career games with 55 starts, totaling 253 tackles (164 solo), 7.0 sacks, four interceptions with one returned for a touchdown, 22 passes defensed, three forced fumbles and six fumble recoveries. Gay Jr. has also started in nine postseason games. He entered the league as a second-round selection (63rd overall) by Kansas City in the 2020 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Mississippi State (2017-19), where he appeared in 31 games with six starts and recorded 99 tackles (46 solo), 6.0 sacks, three interceptions, seven passes defensed, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.
| Name | Pos. | Hgt. | Wgt. | Age | Exp. | College | Hometown | Acq. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Gay Jr. | LB | 6-1 | 243 | 27 | 6 | Mississippi State ‘20 | Starkville, Miss. | UFA, ‘25 |
