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Report: Former Redskins rush linebacker Junior Galette to visit the Oakland Raiders

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 24: Quarterback Brock Osweiler #17 of the Denver Broncos is tackled by linebacker Junior Galette #58 of the Washington Redskins in the first quarter at FedExField on December 24, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 24: Quarterback Brock Osweiler #17 of the Denver Broncos is tackled by linebacker Junior Galette #58 of the Washington Redskins in the first quarter at FedExField on December 24, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /
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Junior Galette is coming off a solid season with the Washington Redskins, but he is still a free agent. Now, he is getting a visit with the Oakland Raiders.

For the first two years of his Redskins career, Junior Galette was an enigma. He had signed after being released by the New Orleans Saints, but a couple of Achilles tears kept him out for both seasons. Entering his third year, many wondered if Galette would return to the Redskins. He did, and he finally stayed healthy.

On the field, Galette was very good in a rotational role, recording three sacks and getting a lot of pressure on quarterbacks. As he gets healthier, he could continue to be a pass rushing threat into his 30s. Of course, that is provided that he can stay healthy.

The Redskins essentially elected to let Galette walk in 2018 free agency as they deemed his asking price too high. They instead signed Pernell McPhee to a deal that might have been the bargain of free agency. So, with the Redskins not an option, Galette was left on the free agent market for longer than most expected.

However, it appears that a market for Galette is finally developing. According to ESPN’s John Keim, the Oakland Raiders are bringing in Galette for a visit.

Oakland would be a nice fit for Galette. They need a quality edge rusher across from Khalil Mack, as the team couldn’t generate pressure there most of last season. Galette isn’t a perfect fit for the team’s 4-3 defense, but he could play in some sub packages and be used as a pass rushing specialist. That could work out well, and would go a long way to helping Galette to stay healthy.

It’s unknown what other teams are interested in Galette at the moment, but a 3-4 team will likely take a shot at signing him as well. All that is known right now is that Galette won’t return to the Redskins.

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We will keep you updated on Galette until he is signed. Keep it here at Riggo’s Rag for the rest of free agency and of course, for draft season.

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