It’s not often a potential starter remains available in free agency this deep into the offseason, but the Los Angeles Rams could benefit from the lack of interest generated by Junior Galette thus far. The former Redskins and Saints pass rusher has gone unsigned since the offseason began, but the Rams have always been viewed as a potential landing spot.

That “potential” became a real possibility when the Rams brought him in on Sunday night for a visit. On Monday, Galette will work out for the team and assuming everything goes well, he’ll most likely be signed by the Rams.

“He’s a guy that’s had a lot of rush production over the course of his career and he’s somebody that we’re going to work out tomorrow,” McVay said on a conference call Sunday. “If things go well, then there’s a good possibility that we could sign him, but that’s all going to be predicated on the physical, how the workout goes.”

There are some connections between the Rams and Galette, dating back to his time with the Redskins. He was in Washington when both McVay and linebackers coach Joe Barry were, as well, so they’re familiar with his game and pass-rushing ability.

That, of course, helps Galette’s chances of being inked to a deal on Monday, which seems almost certain at this point.

“There’s some history with him obviously with Coach Barry working with him in Washington. I was with him in Washington and (defensive line) coach Bill Johnson has a lot of experience with him in New Orleans,” McVay added.

Galette, himself, essentially confirmed he’d be a Rams over the weekend with this tweet.

The Rams could use some pass-rush help with Ogbonnia Okoronkwo and Matt Longacre sidelined due to injuries. Galette missed the 2015 and 2016 seasons with Achilles injuries, but he bounced back in 2017 to play all 16 games for the Redskins, recording three sacks.

The veteran and his 34.5 career sacks can certainly bring a spark to a defense that could use some assistance at outside linebacker