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Saints to release Galette

The NFL Insiders crew breaks down the Saints' decision to cut Junior Galette after the linebacker was involved in two high-profile allegations of violence that could also have him facing a league suspension.

  • Mike Triplett, ESPN Staff Writer Close
    • Covered Saints for eight years at New Orleans Times-Picayune
    • Previously covered LSU football, San Francisco 49ers
    • Iowa native and University of Iowa graduate
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The good news: The New Orleans Saints loaded up with some new options at outside linebacker this offseason – perhaps anticipating all along that they would part ways with tempestuous starter Junior Galette at some point.