Michael Gallup is a former American football wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL. The Cowboys drafted Gallup with the 81st pick in the third round of the 2018 NFL. Gallup concluded his rookie season with two touchdowns and 33 receptions for 507 yards. Despite missing Weeks 3–4 of the 2019 season because of a knee injury, Gallup still finished with six touchdowns. Gallup was placed on injured reserve, after sustaining a calf injury in Week 1, and then sustained a ruptured ACL in Week 17 of the 2021 season. Gallup signed a one-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, after being released after the 2023 season, despite having previously committed to a five-year contract with the Cowboys. Following that, in July 2024, Gallup announced that he would retire from professional football, after sustaining numerous injuries.
Gallup first enrolled at Butler Community College in 2014, where he scored 11 touchdowns in his first season. Due to an ankle injury, Gallup was limited to just three games the following season. Gallup moved to Colorado State University in 2016, where he was a finalist for the Fred Biletnikoff Award as a senior. He had accumulated 176 receptions for 2,690 yards and 21 touchdowns at the conclusion of his collegiate career in 2017. In addition to football, Gallup participated in baseball, basketball, and track at Monroe Area High School in Monroe, Georgia.
Michael Gallup’s Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Gallup had signed a one-year contract with the Raiders valued at $1.75 million in April 2024. His contract included a signing bonus of $327,500, a guaranteed amount of $827,500, and an average annual salary of $1,750,000.
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD | Free Agent |
| 1 yr(s) / $1,750,000 | $1,750,000 | $327,500 | $827,500 | $827,500 | 2025 / UFA |
How much is Michael Gallup getting paid?
Gallup was supposed to earn an average annual salary of $1,750,000, according to Spotrac.
Michael Gallup’s Career Earnings
According to Spotrac, Gallup’s career earnings sum up to $29,996,693, as of September 2024.
How much of Michael Gallup’s contract is guaranteed?
Gallup's contract guaranteed him $827,500 before his retirement.
What are the terms of Michael Gallup’s contract?
Gallup’s contract provided a Signing Bonus of $327,500.
Michael Gallup’s Contract History
Dallas Cowboys (2022-2026)
Gallup signed a five-year, $57,500,000 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, which included a signing bonus of $10,000,000.
Dallas Cowboys (2018-2021)
Gallup signed a four-year, $3,523,980 rookie contract with the Dallas Cowboys, which included an average annual salary of $880,995.
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