Las Vegas, NV – Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup is set to join the Las Vegas Raiders on a one-year contract worth up to $3 million, according to sources familiar with the deal. Gallup’s move to the Raiders comes after his release from the Cowboys in March, which allowed the team to free up $9.5 million in salary cap space.
Expected to slot in as the Raiders’ third wide receiver behind Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers, Gallup brings a wealth of experience to the team. Despite facing challenges following a torn ACL in his left knee during the 2021 season, Gallup’s standout year in 2019 showcased his potential with 1,107 receiving yards and six touchdowns.
After signing a lucrative five-year, $57.5 million deal with the Cowboys in 2022, Gallup struggled to replicate his previous success, recording 842 receiving yards and six touchdowns in the following seasons. However, his performance in the wild-card loss to the Green Bay Packers in January, with 103 receiving yards, highlighted his resilience and potential impact on the field.
Having been drafted by the Cowboys in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft, Gallup has accumulated 266 receptions for 3,744 yards and 21 touchdowns throughout his career. The move to the Raiders presents a new opportunity for Gallup to showcase his skills and make a significant contribution to the team’s offense alongside star receivers Adams and Meyers.
Gallup’s addition to the Raiders’ roster comes at a crucial time as the team seeks to strengthen its wide receiver corps and make a statement in the upcoming season. With his proven track record and determination to overcome challenges, Gallup is poised to make a significant impact and elevate the Raiders’ offensive capabilities in the competitive AFC West division.