Willie Gay Jr.
#40 · LB · Miami Dolphins
Recent Form & Trends
Top 5 stats — last-10-game averages, how often they beat the line, the direction they're trending, and how this year stacks up against seasons past.
Stuffs
Line 0
2026
0.2
Assist Tackles
Line 2.5
2026
2.4
Total Tackles
Line 3
2026
3.2
Solo Tackles
Line 1
2026
0.8
Passes Defended
Line 0
2026
0
Last 10 Games
| Game | Opp | Stuffs | Assist Tackles | Total Tackles | Solo Tackles | Passes Defended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11L | vs CIN | 1 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 04L | @ MIN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 27L | vs KC | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 20L | @ SF | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 13L | @ LV | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Green = beat the listed line that game. Information only — no predictions or recommendations.
Situational SplitsReal · ESPN
How this player performs by situation this season — home vs road, conference matchups and on rest.
| Split | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | STF | STFYDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Market ContextSample
Illustrative player-prop lines & cross-book movement — this widget uses sample data until a live market/props feed is connected. Real game odds are on the Live Lines page. Information only, not a recommendation.
Tackles + Assists
opened at 7.5
Cross-Book Comparison
Injury & Status History
A running log of this player's status changes — each entry links to the original source.
Willie Gay Jr. — Active
Gay was unable to play against the Jets in Week 7 due to an illness, but it looks like he's fully recovered and will be available for Sunday's game against the Patriots. The 2020 second-rounder has accumulated 16 tackles (four solo) through five regular-season games.
Willie Gay Jr. — Active
Willie Gay Jr. listed Active.
Willie Gay Jr. — Out
Gay popped up on Thursday's practice report as a DNP due to an illness. He was able to return to practice Friday in a limited capacity, but his illness is severe enough for him to be sidelined for Sunday's AFC East tilt. Jackson Woodard and Shaka Heyward are the top candidates to start alongside Jordyn Brooks and Jacob Rodriguez at linebacker. Gay's next opportunity to play is Week 8 against the Patriots on Nov. 1.
News & Status Timeline
Willie Gay Jr. — Active
Gay was unable to play against the Jets in Week 7 due to an illness, but it looks like he's fully recovered and will be available for Sunday's game against the Patriots. The 2020 second-rounder has accumulated 16 tackles (four solo) through five regular-season games.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Willie Gay Jr. — Active
Willie Gay Jr. listed Active.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Willie Gay Jr. — Questionable
questionable
ESPN Injury Report ↗Willie Gay Jr. — Out
Gay popped up on Thursday's practice report as a DNP due to an illness. He was able to return to practice Friday in a limited capacity, but his illness is severe enough for him to be sidelined for Sunday's AFC East tilt. Jackson Woodard and Shaka Heyward are the top candidates to start alongside Jordyn Brooks and Jacob Rodriguez at linebacker. Gay's next opportunity to play is Week 8 against the Patriots on Nov. 1.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Willie Gay Jr. — Out
inactive
ESPN Injury Report ↗Willie Gay Jr. — Questionable
questionable
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