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Saints News, 6/16/15: Junior Galette Won't Require Pectoral Surgery

From Mike Triplett at ESPN.com: Junior Galette won't need surgery for his pectoral injury, a source confirmed to ESPN, which means the New Orleans Saints' top pass-rusher might be healthy in time for the start of the regular season. Galette met with Dr. James Andrews on Monday and learned he'll just need rest and rehab for the injury, which he suffered while lifting weights earlier in the month, according to the source.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">League source confirms <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> LB Junior Galette won&#39;t need surgery for pec injury, as <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet">@RapSheet</a> reported <a href="http://t.co/WdUbBB8GIR">http://t.co/WdUbBB8GIR</a></p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/610806001483149312">June 16, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Josh Hill looking forward to &#39;growing his role&#39; with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> <a href="http://t.co/tMpcBnzxaU">http://t.co/tMpcBnzxaU</a> <a href="http://t.co/vc89XF6MZ9">pic.twitter.com/vc89XF6MZ9</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/610641348371333121">June 16, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">There only a few awards that I will beat Gronk, George Halas is one. Thanx <a href="https://twitter.com/PFWAwriters">@pfwawriters</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StillCompetitive?src=hash">#StillCompetitive</a>&#10;-SG</p>&mdash; Steve Gleason (@TeamGleason) <a href="https://twitter.com/TeamGleason/status/610649741572055040">June 16, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Drew Brees at 2015 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> OTAs (PHOTOS) <a href="http://t.co/t7zBsbY5or">http://t.co/t7zBsbY5or</a> <a href="http://t.co/M4DTHPtwVn">pic.twitter.com/M4DTHPtwVn</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/610806497170321409">June 16, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">They&#39;re setting up at the Saints practice facility! <a href="http://t.co/Lwb4gKMl1a">pic.twitter.com/Lwb4gKMl1a</a></p>&mdash; Canal St. Chronicles (@SaintsCSC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsCSC/status/610804784728158208">June 16, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just 23% of Saints incompletions in 2014 were charged to the QB (NFL best) while 21% were on the WRs (2nd worst). <a href="http://t.co/CV95LZIBTb">pic.twitter.com/CV95LZIBTb</a></p>&mdash; Pro Football Focus (@PFF) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF/status/610802236474699776">June 16, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Podcast: It&#39;s June, there is no Saints news, but listen anyway! - <a href="http://t.co/D6Byourq64">http://t.co/D6Byourq64</a></p>&mdash; Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/610796280823062528">June 16, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Leaving the house for minicamp this morning. Excitedly, My daughter asked, &quot;Is Mr. <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham">@TheJimmyGraham</a> gonna be there?&quot; </p>&mdash; Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenjaminSWatson/status/610792780084871168">June 16, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fans already lining up to watch Saints minicamp practice today, first one arrived before 6 am CST for 11 am practice. Folks love their team</p>&mdash; John DeShazier (@JohnDeShazier) <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnDeShazier/status/610779446404984832">June 16, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> Minicamp presented by <a href="https://twitter.com/Verizon">@Verizon</a> starts today! Join us from 11-am -1:20 pm. <a href="http://t.co/WN84bxjnoN">http://t.co/WN84bxjnoN</a> <a href="http://t.co/Ucq2ECxKoh">pic.twitter.com/Ucq2ECxKoh</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/610777140213252096">June 16, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">First fans line for <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints">@Saints</a> minicamp 2015! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WHODAT?src=hash">#WHODAT</a>! <a href="http://t.co/Xai42ExBY1">pic.twitter.com/Xai42ExBY1</a></p>&mdash; Chris Miller (@ChrisMillerWWL) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisMillerWWL/status/610767301353213952">June 16, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I think it&#39;s time for Lebron to score a 100 points. Wilt did it</p>&mdash; Brandin Cooks (@brandincooks) <a href="https://twitter.com/brandincooks/status/610583784409407488">June 15, 2015</a></blockquote>

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