Michael Gallup ruled out with injury vs. Cardinals
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals with an apparent left knee injury. He was later ruled out, according to The Athletic’s Jon Machota.
According to the Dallas Morning News’ Michael Gehlken, medical staff members performed the Lachman test – which evaluates structural integrity of the ACL. Michael Gallup then walked to the medical tent with help from athletic trainers before being ruled out.
Gallup started the game well, catching three passes for 36 yards and a touchdown in the first half. However, the injury forces fellow receivers Amari Cooper and Ceedee Lamb to step up in a matchup between NFC contenders.
Despite playing just nine games so far this season, Gallup entered the game with 32 receptions for 409 yards and one touchdown. He also started in eight of the nine games, but missed seven games already this season.
Dak Prescott on Michael Gallup
Cowboys starting quarterback Dak Prescott has developed a special chemistry with Gallup and the Cowboys’ signal caller shared his excitement to get him back on the field after early injury problems this season.
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“That’s a guy I’ve always counted on,” Prescott said of Michael Gallup.
“Getting him for this week, I’m excited about it. He’s excited. He made some big plays out here in practice. I know he’s ready to go.”
Michael Gallup is a vertical deep threat this team missed early this season. Of his 13 career touchdowns entering the season, five have covered 30 or more yards. Without Gallup, CeeDee Lamb and Amari Cooper became more involved in the vertical passing game along with Cedrick Wilson.
Gallup also shared his thrill to move forward and put the injury behind him.
“It was definitely very frustrating,” he said. “It comes with the game, injuries happen and for me fortunately it wasn’t anything to keep me out the whole season. I’m blessed about that but definitely mad that I did take that injury. But it’s something to overcome — that’s all it is.”