WASHINGTON — The Redskins are hopeful to re-sign free agent linebacker Junior Galette to a multi-year extension, though if Galette’s reason for firing his agent is any indication, that’s not likely to happen at the same bargain price Washington brought him in at in 2015.

According to Mike Jones of The Washington Post, Galette fired agent Peter Schaffer, who also represents Redskins General Manager Scot McCloughan, over Schaffer advising Galette to sign an incentive-laden, multi-year deal with a low-base salary.

Galette, who recently inked his shoulder with a Redskins tattoo, still wants to return to Washington, but on a one-year prove-it deal to put himself in position to earn a big, long-term deal in 2017. Galette has a lot to prove coming off a torn left Achilles’ tendon.

Based on terms of his current one-year, veteran’s minimum contract with Washington, Galette will become a free agent in March, but the Redskins still maintain the right of first refusal, meaning they can match any offer he receives.

The list of potential suitors isn’t expected to be large, considering the serious injury he suffered and the nature of his off-field issues last offseason. Per Mike Garafolo of Fox Sports, the Buffalo Bills are one team expected to compete for the 27-year-old’s services.

“Here’s what I do know: The Buffalo Bills have Rob Ryan on their staff and Rob Ryan has been vouching for Galette as a pass-rusher, as a guy who can — if healthy — create some havoc,” Garafolo told 106.7 The Fan’s Chris Russell on Monday. “I do expect the Buffalo Bills to at least nose around Junior Galette come the start of the negotiating period on March 7.”

Formerly the defensive coordinator for the Saints, Ryan was hired as assistant head coach/defense by the Bills this offseason, and brings knowledge of Galette’s skill set from their time together in New Orleans.

“That’s my hunch for a team that would be in play. Now, whether they’re able to pony up the bucks, and again, they do not have a lot of salary cap room,” Garafolo said. “I don’t see it as an aggressive play, but you’re dealing with a guy who’s got character issues and, again, coming off an injury, coming off a pretty serious injury, so I don’t know that any team’s really going to throw a ton of money at him.”

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