Michael Gallup is the latest free agent to land a contract after the draft, with the former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver reportedly reaching a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. By ESPNGallup will sign a one-year contract worth up to $3 million.
Gallup was a 1,000-yard receiver with the Cowboys in 2019, which was his best season as he finished with 1,107 yards and 6 touchdowns (16.8 yards per catch). He started 67 of 86 games for the Cowboys, making 266 catches for 3,744 yards and 21 touchdowns (14.1 yards per catch).
Over his last three seasons, the 28-year-old Gallup had 108 catches for 1,287 yards and eight touchdowns. He had three years and $45.55 million remaining on his contract when he was released by the Cowboys in March in an effort to save salary cap space.
What this means for the Raiders
Gallup joins a group of wide receivers whose starters include Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker. The Raiders aren’t really paying much for Gallup due to the low financial commitment and being the starter on the depth chart.
Gallup will compete for a spot on the list with Kristian Wilkerson, DJ Turner and Ramel Keyton. The former 1,000-yard receiver should be given the nod to make the roster barring injury. Gallup was healthy in 2023, but is not the same player a year after an ACL injury late in the 2021 season impacted his 2022 offseason. Since the ACL injury, Gallup has 73 catches for 822 yards and 6 touchdowns in 31 games.
The Raiders are taking a flier on Gallup, hoping he’s good receiver depth for a room that clearly needs it. There may not be many targets for Gallup thanks to Adams, Meyers and Tucker at wide receiver, but an opportunity to contribute to an NFL roster.
