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Willie Gay Jr. is a linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs, and he wears the #50 jersey. The black men’s Super Bowl LV bound stitched NFL limited 2022 Salute to Service jersey that he wears is a special edition jersey that honors members of the military.
The Salute to Service initiative is a program run by the NFL that supports military personnel and their families. Every year, the NFL auctions off game-worn jerseys from players like Willie Gay Jr., with all the proceeds going towards organizations that help veterans and their loved ones.
As for Willie Gay Jr. himself, he was drafted by the Chiefs in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He played college football at Mississippi State and was known for his athleticism and ability to make plays on the defensive side of the ball. In his rookie season with the Chiefs, he appeared in 11 games and recorded 39 tackles and an interception.
Many fans are excited to see what the future holds for Willie Gay Jr. and the Kansas City Chiefs, and his Salute to Service jersey is just one way that he shows his support for the military community.