{"id":544975,"date":"2026-03-16T23:07:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T23:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/544975\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T23:07:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T23:07:06","slug":"breaking-down-dolphins-lb-willie-gays-new-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/544975\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking down Dolphins LB Willie Gay’s new contract"},"content":{"rendered":"

March 16, 2026, 6:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

The Miami Dolphins<\/a> had three linebackers hitting the market this offseason, but they’ve re-signed one of them, bringing back Willie Gay Jr.<\/a> on a one-year deal for the 2026 season.<\/p>\n

According to Over the Cap<\/a>, Gay’s new deal includes a $1.22 million base salary ($500,000 of which is guaranteed) and a $187,500 signing bonus. His cap number for 2026 is $1.27 million.<\/p>\n

If Miami were to release Gay at any point before Week 1, they’d save $575,000 while taking on a $687,500 dead cap hit. This likely means that Gay will be on the roster this year, as he serves as the top backup behind Jordyn Brooks and Tyrel Dodson.<\/p>\n

The 28-year-old two-time Super Bowl champion appeared in 17 games for the Dolphins<\/a> last year and recorded 20 tackles, two passes defensed and two sacks.<\/p>\n

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