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Junior Galette has the talent, but Redskins maintain the leverage

The Washington Redskins want to re-sign linebacker Junior Galette. And Galette wants to re-sign with the Redskins. So what’s the holdup? Money, of course.

The Redskins are willing to do a one-year deal with Galette (they’d prefer a multi-year one). And they’ve made an offer to him. So, too, have other teams. But all of the offers have disappointed Galette.

Why he’s important: If healthy, Galette would provide a major boost to the Redskins’ pass rush. He’s what they lacked all season, especially when compared to the high-end playoff teams. After watching him in camp last summer, coaches on both sides of the ball couldn’t wait to see him in real games; he was that good vs.