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Junior Galette | Linebacker

Team: New Orleans Saints
Age / DOB:  (25) / 3/27/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 258
College: Stillman
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Junior Galette is expected to be the Saints' starting weak-outside linebacker in Rob Ryan's new 3-4 defense.
Manned by DeMarcus Ware in Dallas and Aldon Smith in San Francisco, the weak side is the primary pass-rushing position in a 3-4 scheme. Galette should have little trouble holding off converted DE Will Smith to start. Galette has 9.5 sacks across the past two seasons, but could flirt with double digits in 2013. May 17 - 2:57 PM
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

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Junior Galette - LB - Saints

Saints re-signed OLB Junior Galette to a three-year contract.

Galette is viewed internally as a likely starter at rush 'backer in new coordinator Rob Ryan's 3-4. 25 years old and built to rush from a two-point stance at 6-foot-2, 258, Galette posted a career-high five sacks in 2012, operating mostly as a nickel end. He now has a chance to be an every-down player. The Saints' other OLB position will be up for grabs, with Martez Wilson as the leading in-house candidate. Victor Butler would be an intriguing free-agent pickup.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Mar 9 - 12:46 PM
Junior Galette - LB - Saints

Saints designated OLB Junior Galette and C Brian De La Puente for the second-round tender.

Other teams can make offers on either player, but the Saints would have the right of first refusal and would receive a second-round pick if either player were to leave. De La Puente graded out as Pro Football Focus' No. 2 center last season, and Galette figures to be an edge rusher in the Saints' new 3-4 scheme. The tenders leave the Saints about $6 million over the cap. That means more moves have to come before Tuesday and veterans Will Smith, Jonathan Vilma and Roman Harper are candidates for restructure or release.
Related: Brian De La Puente
Source: NFC South Blog on ESPN.com
Mar 9 - 11:06 AM
Junior Galette - LB - Saints

Saints DE/OLB Junior Galette says he is "very excited" about the team's switch to a 3-4 defense under Rob Ryan.

"Any transition (to outside linebacker) I would have to make would be smooth," Galette said. "God blessed me with the ability to move around, and I would be blessed to make that transition." Galette managed five sacks on just 26 percent of the snaps last season. He's viewed as one of the cornerstones to build on.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Feb 22 - 3:42 PM
Junior Galette - LB - Saints

Saints DE Junior Galette exited Monday night's game against the Eagles with an ankle injury and will not return.

Galette was injured in the first quarter, and X-rays taken in the locker room were negative. He has registered four sacks as part of the rotation behind Will Smith and Cameron Jordan this season.
Mon, Nov 5, 2012 10:07:00 PM
Junior Galette - LB - Saints

Junior Galette is expected to open the season as the Saints' starting right end, during Will Smith's four-game suspension.

With Smith sidelined, Galette is New Orleans' only legit edge rusher. Galette quietly racked up 4.5 sacks in an extremely limited role last year, and put some heat on Blaine Gabbert in Friday's preseason game. ESPN's Pat Yasinskas expects Galette to be a "regular" in the rotation even when Smith returns.
Source: ESPN.com
Sun, Aug 19, 2012 01:49:00 PM
Junior Galette - LB - Saints

Rookie DE Junior Galette has reportedly "turned heads" in training camp with his speed and ability to disrupt.

Galette went undrafted out of Stillman due to off-field issues, but he's not short on NFL-caliber talent. The explosive former Temple transfer could push sluggish incumbent Bobby McCray for the Saints' nickel rusher role.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Fri, Aug 6, 2010 04:22:00 PM

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