Cowboys' Michael Gallup: Restructures contract with Cowboys
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Gallup (knee/ankle) agreed to a restructured contract Monday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Recovering from offseason knee and ankle clean-up procedures, Gallup's restructure creates roughly $7 million in cap space for the Cowboys. Gallup had a disappointing 2022, catching just 39 passes for 424 yards and four touchdowns and averaging a career-low 10.9 yards per catch after tearing his ACL the previous year.
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Cowboys' Michael Gallup: Undergoes pair of surgeries
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Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones said Wednesday that Gallup recently had arthroscopic procedures on his right knee and right ankle, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Gallup picked up a left ankle injury during the 2021 opener and then suffered a torn ACL in his left knee Week 17 of that same season, which delayed his 2022 debut until Week 4. He proceeded to play in every game thereafter, compiling a 44-470-5 receiving line on 83 targets in 16 games, including two playoff contests. Now with a pair of surgeries on his other leg, Gallup again will embark on a rehab effort with the aim to be healthy for the 2023 season. He just completed the first year of a five-year extension, making he and CeeDee Lamb the top wide receivers for the Cowboys offense, barring offseason additions to the position group.
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Cowboys' Michael Gallup: Unable to bounce back in 2022
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Gallup caught 39 of 74 targets for 424 yards and four touchdowns over 14 games in the 2022 regular season.
The fifth-year wideout missed the first three games of the season while completing his recovery from ACL surgery, but given the disappointing numbers he ended up posting, it looks like the Cowboys may have rushed him back too soon. Gallup posted fewer yards in 2022 than he did the year before despite playing in five more games, and his only real impact came during a brief two-game stretch in Weeks 11 and 12 -- he set his season high for yards with 63 against the Giants, then followed that performance up with two TDs against the Colts. He did manage a 5-46-1 line on six targets in the wild-card win over the Buccaneers, but in general the 26-year-old never regained his pre-injury form, and he never got on the same page as Dak Prescott -- Gallup's average yards of separation and catch percentage both ranked in the bottom 12 in the NFL. He still has four more years left on the contract he signed last offseason, and a fairly significant dead cap hit in 2023 if he were to be cut loose, so Gallup should be back in Dallas next season. It wouldn't be a surprise to see him bumped down the depth chart by a significant offseason addition, however, as the front office looks to give CeeDee Lamb more reliable help.
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Cowboys' Michael Gallup: Only one catch Sunday
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Gallup caught one of six targets for 10 yards in Sunday's loss to the Commanders.
It was a shockingly bad performance from Dak Prescott and the entire Dallas offense in the regular-season finale, and the team's depth wideouts behind CeeDee Lamb were dragged down by their QB's struggles. Gallup hasn't topped four catches or 40 receiving yards since Week 12 but somewhat salvaged his fantasy value with three TDs over the last six games, making him a risky option in Monday's wild-card clash with the Buccaneers.
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Cowboys' Michael Gallup: Three catches in win
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Gallup secured three of four targets for 39 yards in the Cowboys' 27-13 win over the Titans on Thursday night.
Gallup put together a serviceable night overall, but recent arrival T.Y. Hilton continued to poach some of the former's downfield role by producing a 4-50 line on five targets and recording a 28-yard grab along the way. Hilton's experience and fresh legs could continue allowing him to carve out more snaps at Gallup's expense, but further clarity may be gleaned on that front from their respective usage in a Week 18 road matchup against the Commanders a week from Sunday.
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Cowboys' Michael Gallup: Gets into end zone Saturday
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Gallup secured four of seven targets for 36 yards and a touchdown in the Cowboys' 40-34 win over the Eagles on Saturday.
Gallup checked in third in receptions and targets on the afternoon while also recording his fourth touchdown of the season on a 12-yard grab late in the third quarter. Gallup has new competition for downfield work in veteran T.Y. Hilton, who tallied a 52-yard gain on his one catch in his team debut Saturday, but he should continue to hold down a solid complementary role in Thursday's favorable Week 17 road matchup against the Titans.
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Cowboys' Michael Gallup: Just two grabs Sunday
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Gallup caught two of six targets for 40 yards in Sunday's win over the Texans.
It was another quiet effort for Gallup, who was outperformed by Noah Brown on the afternoon. While Gallup has seen at least six targets in five of the last six contests, he has yet to top five catches or 63 yards in a game this season, only making a fantasy impact when he's been able to get into the end zone. With Brown still a factor and James Washington now pushing for snaps and targets, Gallup will be a risky option Week 15 against the Jaguars on Sunday.
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Cowboys' Michael Gallup: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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The rumors of Odell Beckham joining the Cowboys seems to have helped Gallup produce at a higher level in the past two weeks. He has 15 targets in his past two games against the Giants and Colts, and he combined for nine catches, 86 yards and two touchdowns over that span for 29 PPR points. He should be considered a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues for Week 14 against the Texans, especially if Beckham to the Cowboys continues to be a popular rumor.
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Cowboys' Michael Gallup: Sleeper WRs
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The rumors of Odell Beckham joining the Cowboys seems to have helped Gallup produce at a higher level in the past two weeks. He has 15 targets in his past two games against the Giants and Colts, and he combined for nine catches, 86 yards and two touchdowns over that span for 29 PPR points. He should be considered a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues for Week 14 against the Texans, especially if Beckham to the Cowboys continues to be a popular rumor.
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Cowboys' Michael Gallup: Stashes (WR Preview)
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I don't love Gallup this week against the Texans because I'm not sure the pass volume will be enough to support him. But I do love that he's looked more like himself the past couple of weeks and see the potential for him to have a major impact in the Fantasy playoffs when the Cowboys are playing more competitive games.
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Cowboys' Michael Gallup: Week 14 Waiver Priority List
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I wouldn't worry about Gallup if Odell Beckham Jr. signs with the Cowboys since it's no guarantee Beckham will play this season until the NFL playoffs. Gallup should continue to operate as the No. 2 receiver in Dallas behind CeeDee Lamb, and Gallup is starting to play much better of late. He has 15 targets in his past two games against the Giants and Colts, and he combined for nine catches, 86 yards and two touchdowns over that span for 29 PPR points. He should be considered a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues for the rest of the season, even if Beckham signs with the Cowboys, and Gallup is worth adding for 5-10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Cowboys' Michael Gallup: Playing in Week 13
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Gallup (illness) is active for Sunday's contest against the Colts.
Gallup was plagued by an illness ahead of this game, sitting out Wednesday and Thursday before returning to drills in a limited capacity to cap the week. Coach Mike McCarthy told Jon Machota of The Athletic on Friday morning that he expected Gallup to be available Sunday, and that assumption has come to fruition. Whether or not Gallup's conditioning is impacted remains to be seen, but even if it isn't he may find the going tough versus Indianapolis' fourth-ranked pass defense (190.6 yards per game).
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Cowboys' Michael Gallup: Should play despite getting 'Q' tag
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Gallup (illness) is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Colts, though he's officially listed as questionable, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Coach Mike McCarthy said as much Friday morning, and Gallup's return to a limited practice after missing two days supports the notion he's on track to play. He had a season-high 63 yards in last week's win over the Giants, perhaps portending a strong finish to the season as he puts more distance between himself and last year's ACL tear. On the other hand, Gallup gets a tough matchup this week against a Colts defense that's allowed the fewest fantasy points to wide receivers behind a strong CB group led by Stephon Gilmore. The Cowboys and Colts play on Sunday Night Football, which means inactives will be available around 7:00 p.m. ET.
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Cowboys' Michael Gallup: Should play Sunday
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Coach Mike McCarthy expects Gallup (illness) to play Sunday against the Colts, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
The 26-year-old has been unable to practice this week due to an illness, but McCarthy doesn't expect that to affect the wideout's availability this weekend. It appears Gallup is headed toward a questionable tag, and the situation should receive more clarity when the Cowboys release their official injury report later Friday.
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Cowboys' Michael Gallup: Absent for another practice
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Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said Gallup (illness) won't practice Thursday, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Gallup will miss his second consecutive practice on account of the illness, but the Cowboys are seemingly preparing as though the receiver will be ready to go by the time Sunday's game against the Colts arrives. Both he and cornerback Trevon Diggs -- who was also sidelined Wednesday with an illness -- are set to participate in virtual meetings Thursday while they work through their respective ailments. If Gallup's condition doesn't improve as the Cowboys hope, the team could turn to Noah Brown, Jalen Tolbert and potentially James Washington (foot) to fill snaps at receiver behind top target CeeDee Lamb.
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Cowboys' Michael Gallup: Misses practice with illness
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Gallup missed Wednesday's practice while recovering from an illness, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Gallup had season highs for catches (five) and yardage (63) last Thursday against the Giants, and he should have enough time to get healthy before Sunday's matchup with Indianapolis. If not, Noah Brown and Jalen Tolbert would be the top candidates to take over more receiver snaps.
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Cowboys' Michael Gallup: Season-high five grabs
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Gallup caught five of eight targets for 63 yards in Thursday's 28-20 win over the Giants.
The catches and yardage total were season highs for Gallup, who missed the first three games of the season completing his recovery from an ACL tear and needed a few more weeks after that to shake off the rust. The fifth-year wideout has a 16-188-0 receiving line on 25 targets over his last four contests, and though he's trending in the right direction, the Cowboys remain linked to free-agent receiver Odell Beckham, who could bring extra competition for targets.
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Cowboys' Michael Gallup: Garners four targets in blowout win
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Gallup caught three of four targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 40-3 win over Minnesota.
Gallup looked strong despite the low output, breaking tough tackles on two separate occasions to churn out some extra yardage. Unfortunately for his fantasy managers, the 26-year-old fell victim to a game script that called for heavy running-back usage and the resting of starters in the fourth quarter. Gallup will try to get his disappointing 2022 campaign jumpstarted against the Giants on Thursday.
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Cowboys' Michael Gallup: Flat performance in loss
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Gallup had four receptions (seven targets) for 35 yards in Sunday's 31-28 overtime loss to the Packers.
Gallup gave fantasy managers a scare when he appeared to suffer an injury to the same leg that cost him most of the 2021 campaign early in the contest. The 26-year-old was able to return to the field after a brief visit to the medical tent and finish out the tilt without any setbacks. Gallup will have a prime opportunity to break out of his cold spell next Sunday against the Vikings, who are extremely thin behind veteran starting cornerback Patrick Peterson.
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Cowboys' Michael Gallup: Week 10 Waiver Priority List
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If Odell Beckham doesn't end up in Dallas, Gallup might have the chance to help Fantasy managers down the stretch this season. Prior to the Cowboys bye in Week 9, Gallup had six targets from Dak Prescott in Week 8 against Chicago. He finished with just four catches for 49 yards, but hopefully more production is coming. And in Week 10 at Green Bay, Gallup can be a No. 3 receiver in all leagues. He's worth adding for 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
