Well, this interaction came out of absolutely nowhere.
Former linebacker Junior Galette and free agent WR Dez Bryant got into a testy back and forth on Twitter over the news about Aaron Rodgers.
It all started when Junior Galette had a negative reaction to Dez Bryant asking Aaron Rodgers for a job.
“Racism is so ugly in the NFL that we we got Dez Bryant (HOF TALENT) asking A white player (Aaron Rodgers) to give him a call and get him signed #NastyWork”
Dez replied:
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“Hold on pimp.. I’m not begging nobody for shit…A rod wanted out of Green Bay.. folks know he wanted out..you can’t take this Twitter world serious..if I don’t get signed and play another down I’m good Brotha just know that
I can play so I want to play”
Galette continued:
“Dez Bryant can’t get a Job but they are willing to switch Tebow to TE ?? Who hasn’t played in 8 years Am I missing something here #WhitePrivilege speak up Fam”
“No One said You’re Begging Family. I understand you’re afraid to speak up for yourself but yea you’re getting VIOLATED modern day Lynching. If u were white you’d be making 18 million per rn not about money family these are your Human RIGHTS”
Dez:
“Whatever message you are trying to get across is making you sound crazy.. because you are finally woke don’t mean business is not getting taking care of on this in .. we all got our pain .. I don’t bother with shit I don’t have control over.. stop projecting your pain on me pimp”
Junior:
“A lot Of running around the edges here projecting what? I’ve made more not playing homie trying to show u the blue print but u got it. Woke?woke? It’s called knowing your worth you sat behind Willie Snead last year fam you’re a HOF talent but be safe”
“Let me make this real clear to you.. don’t nobody care what you and I been through but our families ..that’s called life.. it’s all about what’s next? Racism does exist but not in my supporting cast.. just know my life is good.. I understand you want to talk but I’m done here lol”
Galette hasn’t played a down in the NFL since the 2017 season, and although he was offered a 2-year deal by Washington following the 2017 season, the front office withdrew the offer after he spoke out on racial pay discrimination in the NFL.
The Spun: Junior, let’s get right into it. Why do you feel the NFL is blackballing you?
Junior Galette: Well, I spoke out on pay discrimination in 2018. We all know what happens when you speak out in the NFL. In 2017, Pro Football Focus ranked me in the Top 12 as far as my pressure rate goes. There was a list of top 50 free agents at that time, which had me at No. 34 at that time. I’m the only person from that list that hasn’t played a down since it came out. The Redskins offered me a two-year deal and thought I played well enough to give me an extension. Trent Murphy, my white teammate that went to Stanford, got offered way more than me though. I also spoke to several coaches from other teams and had an understanding of what my market would be. Sean McVay from Los Angeles tried to bring me in for a workout. Right before I went to put on my cleats and work out in front of the team, an entry-level tells me “Sorry but the workout has been cancelled. There has been a change of plans.” I never got an explanation for why they cancelled. Shortly after, the Seattle Seahawks made a similar pitch to me, but they also cancelled my workout with them at the last minute.
The Spun: Have you heard anything from anyone regarding why you haven’t received another opportunity?
JG: I’m telling you what transpired. I gave you every detail. Washington pulled its deal from me, Los Angeles canceled my workout, and Seattle did the same thing. On top of all that, the Raiders offered me the veteran minimum. I told Jon Gruden, “You offered me less than what your brother did.” I’ve been fighting the last two years to get an answer. I’m in the best shape of my life and I’m waiting for my opportunity. A veteran pass-rusher’s stock should be at an all-time high right now because there’s no preseason. You need a veteran to teach the rookies, so the stock for me should be at a premium high. And yet, I’ve heard nothing.
