James

Gayle

Gayle was a “name” undrafted free agent, but this will likely wreck his already long odds of cracking the 53-man roster. A high-motor speed rusher, Gayle will remain a practice squad candidate if he can get healthy for the preseason.

The UDFA out of Virginia Tech figures to be stashed on I.R. for his rookie season after shoulder surgery. The Titans have signed WR Rico Richardson.

Gayle (6-foot-3 3/4, 259) is the nephew of ex-Bears Super Bowl DB Shaun Gayle. A 39-game starter for the Hokies, Gayle compiled 40.5 career tackles for loss and 22 sacks. He ran 4.7-flat at the Combine with a 10-foot-2 broad jump and 37-inch vertical, displaying top-notch athleticism. A liability versus the run, Gayle is a speed rusher with a relentless motor who would work best in a rotation in the pros.