Kansas City Chiefs' Willie Gay arrested on misdemeanor criminal property damage charge

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay was arrested Wednesday night by the Overland Park police and charged with misdemeanor criminal property damage of less than $1,000.

Gay remained Thursday morning in the detention center in Johnson County, Kansas. He was scheduled to appear before a judge Thursday afternoon, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office in Johnson County said.

The Chiefs said they were aware of Gay's arrest.

Gay, the Chiefs' second-round draft pick in 2020, started 11 games this season plus the Chiefs' wild-card round playoff win last weekend against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He has two interceptions and 0.5 sacks.

Kansas City hosts the Buffalo Bills in the AFC divisional playoff on Sunday.