NFL Free Agency: Willie Gay Jr. plans to sign one-year, $5 million deal with New Orleans Saints

For the first time in his career, Willie Gay hit free agency after spending four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs. He is a two-time Super Bowl champion and was at the heart of the defense during both title runs. However, he will not play for the Chiefs next season after a reported new deal elsewhere.

According to Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz, Gay has signed a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints. Gay can make up to $5 million on the deal and will spend the 2024 season in the Big Easy,

“BREAKING: Free agent LB Willie Gay Jr. plans to sign a 1-year deal with the #Saints worth up to $5M, sources tell @BleacherReport,” Schultz said via X. “The 2x Super Bowl champ played a pivotal role for Kansas City’s defense during the past four seasons.”