Cowboys ‘Close’ To Deal With WR Michael Gallup

Update:

Adam Schefter reports that the Cowboys have been working on a new deal with free-agent-to-be WR Michael Gallup and a deal is considered “close.”

According to Schefter, there’s hope the two sides can get it done that will keep Gallup in Dallas long-term. 

Following the news that the Cowboys are “likely” to release WR Amari Cooper before the start of free agency, Charles Robinson reports that Dallas is prioritizing a long-term extension for WR Michael Gallup. 

Robinson explains that getting Gallup under contact long-term has been part of the Cowboys’ plan this offseason and this is a situation where they’re essentially choosing between Cooper and Gallup. 

Releasing Cooper nets the Cowboys $16 million of cap room this offseason and gets them close to being cap compliant.

Gallup, 26, was drafted by the Cowboys in the third round out of Colorado State in 2018. He signed a four-year deal worth $3,523,980 and received a signing bonus worth $889,980.

Gallup is set to be an unrestricted free agent in 2022. 

In 2021, Gallup appeared in nine games for the Cowboys and caught 35 passes for 445 yards receiving and two touchdowns.

We have him included in our Top 100 – 2022 NFL Free Agents List.