Werner’s job to lose as the incumbent 2.5 year starter in our defense. Gay’s athleticism gives him the higher ceiling. He looks quicker towards the LOS and closes lanes faster than Werner.
At the least, we could have our 2 starting LBs of the future post-Demario. Gay may be a contigency plan for Werner’s FA next year too if Werner’s market value is a lot higher than Gay’s. Or higher than what the FO would re-sign him to based on what other teams offer.