NEW ORLEANS — A day after losing linebacker Zack Baun, the New Orleans Saints added to their linebacking core.
Mike Garafolo reports that the Saints have agreed to terms with former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay. Garafolo says the deal is worth a max of five million.
Gay had spent all four years of his NFL career with the Chiefs. The two-time Super Bowl champ has racked up 230 tackles, 5 sacks, and 4 interceptions in 57 career games.
In New Orleans, Gay will join a linebacker corps anchored by defensive captain Demario Davis, who agreed to a two-year contract through 2025 on Monday.
Gay becomes the second former member of Kansas City's defensive front to join the Saints in the past two offseasons. Defensive tackle Khalen Saunders left the Chiefs for New Orleans during free agency last year.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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