A rookie for the Kansas City Chiefs has received the first start of his career against the New England Patriots tonight.
Rookie LB Willie Gay Jr., selected with pick No. 63 in the 2020 NFL Draft, received his first career start. He had only played 15 defensive snaps through the first three games to the season. Most of his snaps on special teams and he recorded his most impactful play in Week 2 against the Chargers with a tipped punt. By Week 4, Gay has earned his first opportunity to start in Kansas City and it’s not due to injuries or anything like that.