Raiders fans split over Michael Gallup signing: "Terrible move", "That’s an insane steal"

Published Apr 30, 2024 03:54 GMT

Dallas Cowboys v New York Giants — Michael Gallup is now a Las Vegas Raider

On Monday, ESPN's Adam Schefter revealed that the former Dallas Cowboys receiver was joining the Las Vegas Raiders for one year and $3 million. He will be joining a staked pass-catching corps that also includes Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers, Tre Tucker, and tight ends Brock Bowers, Michael Mayer, and Harrison Bryant.

Looking back at Michael Gallup's career with the Cowboys

Monday's news marks the beginning of an era for Michael Gallup, who, until then, was known as a Cowboy for the first six seasons of his pro career.

Drafted 81st overall in 2018, the former Colorado State Ram was initially expected to lead a trio that also had fellow rookie Cedrick Wilson Jr. and sophomore Noah Brown. However, that changed when the Cowboys traded for then-Oakland Raider Amari Cooper before the deadline.

He did find his footing as the team's WR2 in 2019, however, amassing 66 catches for 1,107 yards and six touchdowns. But CeeDee Lamb's arrival in the 2024 NFL Draft demoted him to WR3.

Gallup injured his calf in Week 1 of the 2021 season and did not play again until mid-November. Then, in Week 17 against the Arizona Cardinals, he tore his ACL while scoring a touchdown.

Nevertheless, he agreed to a five-year, $62.5-million extension in the ensuing offseason, during which he also reclaimed the WR2 spot after Cooper was traded to the Cleveland Browns.

He made his 2022 debut in Week 4 against the Washington Commanders, but it soon became clear that he was not his 2019 self, hitting just 400 yards for the second straight time. He was then released on March 15 of this year.

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Andre Castillo is an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda who holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Master’s degree in Journalism. He has over seven years of working experience and has also covered MMA with FanSided, wrestling with The Sportster, and automobiles with Hot Cars.

Andre follows the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders, mostly because he likes their colors. His favorite position is tight end, and players like Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce have always drawn Andre's attention when watching a game. Bill Belichick is his favorite coach, and his all-time favorite Super Bowl is the XLII edition, when the underdog New York Giants upset the then-undefeated New England Patriots.

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