Michael Gallup Signs with Commanders to Revive NFL Career

The former Cowboys and Raiders wide receiver joins Washington's bolstered roster after a year-long retirement.

Michael Gallup, who retired in 2024 after an injury-plagued career, has signed with the Washington Commanders as part of his NFL comeback.
The Commanders have added Gallup to a strong wide receiver group that includes Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel, and K.J. Osborn.
Gallup's career peaked in 2019 with the Dallas Cowboys, where he recorded 1,107 receiving yards, but a 2021 ACL tear led to declining performance.
This signing is part of Washington's aggressive offseason strategy, which also includes acquiring Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil, to strengthen their NFC East contention.
Gallup's move is seen as a symbolic shift in the competitive balance between the Commanders and his former team, the Cowboys, who are struggling to keep pace in the division.