After comeback, WR Gallup cut by Commanders

"The Washington Commanders released receiver Michael Gallup, potentially ending his attempt at playing in the NFL following a one-year retirement. Gallup was among six players released by the team Monday afternoon. Gallup caught just four passes for 40 yards in three preseason games, having been targeted 10 times. Washington signed Gallup in March, with both sides hoping he could resurrect his career."

"Gallup averaged 15.6 yards per catch in his first three seasons; he averaged 11.9 yards over his last three years. In 2023 Gallup caught 34 passes for 418 yards. But Dallas cut him after that season and Gallup signed with the Las Vegas Raiders, only to retire one day before training camp began."

"In March Gallup said he wasn't "in the right head space" after his release from Dallas and wanted to step away. But he said "there's a lot of meat on that bone" about his playing future. The Commanders agreed to an extension with Terry McLaurin earlier in the day. They also have Deebo Samuel, Noah Brown, rookie Jaylin Lane and last year's third-round pick Luke McCaffrey. Veteran K.J. Osborn also remains on the roster ahead of final cuts Tuesday. All of that made it difficult for Gallup to crack the final 53-man roster."

Michael Gallup was released by the Washington Commanders after a one-year retirement and a brief attempt to return. He totaled four catches for 40 yards in three preseason games and was among six players cut. Washington signed him in March to try to revive a career that included 266 catches for 3,744 yards and 21 touchdowns in six Dallas seasons. Gallup's yards-per-catch declined from 15.6 early to 11.9 in his last three years. He briefly joined the Raiders in 2023 but retired one day before training camp, later saying he wasn’t in the right head space while noting there was still potential. Depth behind Terry McLaurin and additions such as Deebo Samuel and other receivers limited Gallup’s roster chances.

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