Michael Gallup Plans NFL Comeback After Brief Retirement
The former Cowboys wide receiver, released by the Raiders, is now a free agent at 29, seeking a new team for the 2025 season.
- Michael Gallup, who abruptly retired before the 2024 NFL season, has announced his intention to return to professional football in 2025.
- The Las Vegas Raiders, who had Gallup on their reserve/retired list, officially released him, making him a free agent eligible to sign with any team.
- Gallup’s career highlights include a breakout 2019 season with the Dallas Cowboys, where he recorded 1,107 receiving yards and six touchdowns.
- The wide receiver struggled to regain form after a 2021 ACL injury, with his production declining in subsequent seasons before his 2024 retirement.
- Speculation suggests the Dallas Cowboys or Atlanta Falcons could be potential landing spots, but no official offers have been reported yet.