The Saints agreed to terms with Gay on a one-year deal worth up to $5 million Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

A two-time Super Bowl champion with the Chiefs, Gay started 47 games across four seasons with Kansas City and is coming off a 2023 in which he recorded 58 tackles (44 solo), including one sack, along with three fumble recoveries and one interception across 15 starts. He'll team up with veteran Demario Davis and 2021 second-rounder Pete Werner at linebacker for the Saints.

Gay (neck) was listed as a full participant on Thursday's estimated practice report after being listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's report.

EDGE Analysis

The starting outside linebacker missed the Chiefs' AFC Championship Game win over the Ravens with the same injury. Gay's status Friday will be worth monitoring as Kansas City prepares for its Feb. 11 Super Bowl matchup with San Francisco. The fourth-year pro and impending free agent also dealt with the injury during the Chiefs' divisional-round win over the Bills, and he only played on 14 percent of the defensive snaps in that game, a season low.

Gay (neck) was given a limited designation in Kansas City's practice estimate Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Gay is still dealing with the neck injury that held him out of the Chiefs' AFC Conference Championship Game win. The 25-year-old will now spend the next week trying to get healthy and look to return to the field for the Super Bowl.

Gay (neck) has been ruled inactive ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs.

EDGE Analysis

Gay has been dealing with a neck injury that left him questionable to play in last week's divisional-round win against Buffalo. While he was able to suit up in that contest, the 25-year-old linebacker logged consecutive limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday before missing Friday's practice, and he'll now be sidelined for Sunday's game. Gay appeared in 16 games during the regular season, accumulating 58 tackles and four passes defended. His absence will leave Kansas City without one of its most athletic off-ball linebackers, and he likely would have served as one of the primary players assigned to slowing down ultra-dynamic quarterback Lamar Jackson.

Gay (neck) is expected to play Sunday against the Ravens, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gay was questionable for the Chiefs' divisional-round win against the Bills due to the same injury, and while he ultimately suited up and played, he was unable to finish the game. Despite that and his DNP status for Friday's practice, the 25-year-old is expected to take the field in the AFC Championship Game, which should be a boost to Kansas City's linebacker corps.

Gay (neck) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Ravens.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old could be trending in the wrong direction to play Sunday, as he went from opening the Chiefs' week of practice with consecutive limited sessions to a DNP on Friday. If Gay is unable to play through his neck issue in the AFC Championship Game, Cole Christiansen and Leo Chenal could see increased opportunities in Kansas City's linebacker corps.

Gay (neck) was a limited participant in Kansas City's practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Gay managed to return to practice Wednesday, albeit in a limited capacity, after he suffered an injury during the divisional-round win over the Bills. While the 25-year-old will look to play versus the Ravens on Sunday, Drue Tranquill will start in his place if Gay ends up being out.

Gay (neck) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's AFC divisional-round game against the Bills, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

As Palmer notes, Gay is the player best utilized as a spy for quarterback Josh Allen, who rushed for 51 yards and two touchdowns in the first half. With Gay out for the remainder of Sunday's contest, Drue Tranquill has taken over in his spot.

Gay (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's AFC divisional-round game against the Bills, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gay went back to the locker room after sustaining a neck injury on the Bills' second offensive drive of the game. He had three tackles before exiting Sunday's game, and in Gay's absence, Drue Tranquill is set to see more action at weakside linebacker.

Gay (neck) is active for Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Bills.

EDGE Analysis

Gay didn't pop up on the injury report until Saturday, but he was expected to suit up based on an earlier report from James Palmer of NFL Network. His ability to take the field for the divisional-round matchup should be good news for the Chiefs' linebacker corps.