Raiders Stud Wide Receiver Shocks Everybody By Announcing His Retirement At Age 28

Las Vegas Raiders helmet that Michael Gallup wore
Las Vegas Raiders helmet that Michael Gallup wore (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Michael Gallup has seen enough of the NFL and is riding off into the sunset.

On Tuesday, the Raiders placed the 28-year-old on the reserve/retired list, which indicates his departure from the league at such a young age.

Michael Gallup, who played six seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, signed a one-year deal with the Raiders just this offseason, so his retirement came as a shock to everybody.

Holy cow. This came out of nowhere

— Dylan Wilkerson (@wilkersonadylan) July 24, 2024

Oh wow did not have that on my bingo card.

— Bryan (@BGauvin23) July 24, 2024

Michael Gallup would later take to his Instagram story and post farewells from others.

Gallup played six seasons in the NFL, all of them with the Dallas Cowboys. He was projected to play a backup role with the Raiders since they are deep at the position and just drafted Brock Bowers.

Instead of seeing limited playing time, he decided to retire.

Also Read: Former Dallas Cowboys Star Wide Receiver Announces His Shocking Retirement From The NFL

It’s unclear why Michael Gallup made the decision as he has yet to send out a formal statement addressing it.

Michael Gallup Joined The Dallas Cowboys As The Next Big Thing At Wide Receiver

Gallup joined the Cowboys as a third-round draft pick out of Colorado State in 2018 and showed how good he could be in the future in his first year.

As a rookie, he racked up 57 yards and emerged as Dak Prescott’s top target in his second season, posting 66 catches for 1,107 yards and six touchdowns, all career highs.

However, things would quickly change as he never approached those numbers again in his subsequent four seasons.

In his third year in the league, Michael Gallup tallied 843 yards and five touchdowns, which was the final time he would get anywhere close to 1,000 again. He wouldn’t have a season over 445 yards in the next three years.

During this offseason, he became a cap casualty and got released by the Dallas Cowboys two years into a five-year, $57.5 million contract.

He made nearly $30 million over the course of his career.

Related Posts

The Valley’s Jax Taylor is “Still in Communication” With Brittany and Son Cruz Amid Mental Health Treatment, Plus Brittany Pays Off $35K Tax Lien

Jax Taylor is staying in contact with his estranged wife, Brittany Cartwright, and their three-year-old son, Cruz, while receiving mental health care at an in-patient treatment center. Credit: Instagram As Brittany,…

Amanda Abbington throws BBC probe into CHAOS as she ‘hands over MORE bombshell texts with fresh REVELATIONS over Giovanni Pernice’s alleged behaviour on Strictly Come Dancing’

Amanda Abbington has reportedly handed over more texts with fresh revelations over Giovanni Pernice’s behaviour on Strictly Come Dancing. It has been claimed the dramatic intervention has thrown the BBC investigation…

Leon Draisaitl about to ink the richest contract in NHL history?

Leon Draisaitl is on the brink of signing the richest contract in NHL history, further solidifying his place among the league’s elite. The Edmonton Oilers superstar has…

Houston Texans Rising Star Gets Rave Review Amid NFL Preseason

After a so-so first year in the league due to an injury, Tank Dell is aiming to have a better sophomore campaign for the Houston Texans. This is evident in…

‘Teen Mom’ Jenelle Evans Shares How Ex Is Still Using Her

Teen Mom star Jenelle Evans is detailing how her ex, David Eason is still using her. The two have been separated since early 2024 and she has seemingly moved…

Commanders rookie backs up big talk in first preseason game

As the third of Washington’s three second-round picks in 2024, Ben Sinnott received less attention than some selections but the rookie tight end stood out in the…