Kansas City Chiefs lose another linebacker shortly before facing the Ravens.
As they prepare to face the Ravens, the Chiefs will be without one of their top linebackers.
Willie Gay Jr., a Kansas City Chiefs linebacker, has been suffering with a chronic neck injury in recent weeks, which has hampered him in practice and made him questionable for game time. Gay was held out of the team’s AFC Championship game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday afternoon due to the ongoing situation.
The Chiefs and Ravens will face off on Sunday for the right to represent the American Football Conference in Super Bowl LVIII.
As they prepare to face the Ravens, the Chiefs will be without one of their top linebackers.
For Kansas City, Gay’s departure represents a substantial reduction in depth and talent among the team’s linebackers. Gay is possibly the most athletically gifted linebacker in the group, and he was most likely tasked with spying on Lamar Jackson, a superb dual-threat quarterback.
However, the Chiefs have made significant investments in young linebackers in recent years, both through the draft and free agency. Nick Bolton continues to be the second-level’s greatest tackler, communicator, and leader. Leo Chenal now has the opportunity for additional recognition as he develops into more than just a tenacious run-stopper. Drue Tranquill is a versatile linebacker who might fill some of Gay’s roles.
Gay, a former second-round choice in the 2020 NFL Draft, recorded 58 tackles, 4 pass deflections, 1 interception, and 1 sack this season for the Chifes.
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