Dolphins consider trade of LB Willie Gay Jr. amid depth issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 2:12 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Miami Dolphins are evaluating potential trades for veteran linebacker Willie Gay Jr., according to Bleacher Report. Following the 2026 NFL Draft, which saw the team add Jacob Rodriguez and Kyle Louis to an already deep linebacker room, Gay may be at risk of not making the 53-man roster. Gay, who joined the Dolphins in 2025 after playing four years with the Kansas City Chiefs, has logged limited playing time, and his role could diminish further with the influx of new talent. The Dolphins signed Gay to another one-year contract this offseason, but roster decisions may lead to him being traded for draft assets before the season begins.
- •Brought in new rookies in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- •Dolphins signed Willie Gay Jr. to a one-year deal in 2025.
- •Gay recorded 20 tackles last season with Miami.
- •Potential trade could provide draft compensation for Miami.
- 2:12 PMYahoo Sports — Super Bowl champion LB tabbed as Dolphins top trade candidate
"The Miami Dolphins have a deep linebacker room, which could lead to one veteran getting traded before Week 1.
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