Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay suspended 4 games due to January arrest

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Kansas City Chiefs starting linebacker Willie Gay was suspended for four games due to a violation of the NFL’s personal conduct policy.

This suspension stems from a January arrest in Overland Park, Kansas, where Gay was charged with criminal property damage of less than $1,000, which is a misdemeanor. He had agreed to a diversion program for the case to be resolved.

The suspension begins immediately, so Gay won’t be able to play until Week 7 against the San Francisco 49ers. He will miss games, in order, against the Indianapolis Colts, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Las Vegas Raiders and Buffalo Bills.

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Willie Gay of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates against the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Sept. 15, 2022. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Gay is also not allowed to use the Chiefs’ practice facility or have any contact with team officials for the next two weeks. Once that has passed, he’s allowed to enter the facility and attend meetings.

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Over the first two games this season, Gay has 16 tackles, which is tied for second-most on the team. He also has one quarterback hit and two tackles for loss.

Gay, a second-round pick by the Chiefs in the 2020 NFL Draft, had 87 tackles in his first two seasons with Kansas City, including one forced fumble, two interceptions and seven passes defended.

Willie Gay of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts to missing an interception during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on