Free Agent Notes: Junior Galette, Rishard Matthews, Derrick Johnson

Junior Galette

• Free agent DE/OLB Junior Galette mentioned via his Twitter account Thursday that he declined offers from the Redskins and Raiders this offseason.
• Galette added that he plans to continue his NFL career, even though he still remains unsigned and were nearing the half-way point of the season.
• For what it’s worth, Galette recently tried out for the Colts. (NFLTR)
• We have him featured in our Top 50 Available 2018 NFL Free Agents list.

Rishard Matthews

Free agent WR Rishard Matthews tells Ian Rapoport that he’s still hoping to play this season, but if no opportunity surfaces for him, he’ll focus on being ready for 2019.

“I will be ready for whatever team is willing to believe that I am a team player and a hard worker. As you know I protested during the Anthem a year ago. I haven’t in 2018 and don’t plan to do so. Also, I feel my previous team is not giving me a good rep even though they were willing to sign me to an extension. The hope is I can (play this season). If not I’ll be better than I have ever been and ready for next season.”

We have him featured in our Top 50 Available 2018 NFL Free Agents list.

Derrick Johnson

Chiefs HC Andy Reid was asked Wednesday about the possibility of them re-signing veteran ILB Derrick Johnson.

“[G.M.] Brett [Veach] does all that stuff,” Reid said, via Pro Football Talk. “Right now, we probably talked about that. As much as I know, as I stand here, that is not the direction we are going.”