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Cowboys give Michael Gallup big money despite torn ACL

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 3/13/22

The Dallas Cowboys chose to pay a wide receiver, it’s just not Amari Cooper.

The Cowboys signed Michael Gallup to a 5-year deal worth a reported $62.5 million. More importantly, the contract reportedly includes $27 million guaranteed.

Cowboys and WR Michael Gallup have agreed to a five-year, $62.5 million extension with $27 million in guarantees, source said. https://t.co/OqO7ANkmEn

— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) March 13, 2022

Gallup had 35 catches for 445 yards and 2 touchdowns in 9 games last season as Dallas’ No. 3 receiver. He suffered a torn ACL in Week 17, which could complicate his ability to be ready for Week 1 in the fall.

Rather than pay Cooper his $20 million per season, the Cowboys decided they would prefer to have Dalton Schultz and Gallup for a little more. Schultz was franchise tagged by the team and is set to earn just under $11 million. Gallup will probably be making around the same amount.

In addition to Schultz and Gallup, the Cowboys have CeeDee Lamb. They might try to draft a receiver as well considering Gallup’s injury status.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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