New WR Michael Gallup talks to the media
Michael Gallup visited with the Washington Commanders last week, and his signing was announced today. He spoke to the media and talked about why he retired last year, what made him come out of retirement to sign with Washington, his relationship with Dan Quinn, and more in his introductory presser. Gallup spent his first six seasons in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys, but a torn ACL in 2021 sidelined him and he hasn’t been the same since. He signed with the Las Vegas Raiders last year after getting released by the Cowboys, but retired from the NFL before the start of training camp.
Commanders officially sign WR Michael Gallup, who recently cam out of retirement. Gallup spent most of his career with the Cowboys and knows Quinn well. Should provide the receiver room with experienced depth https://t.co/XHBsEYTOds
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) March 20, 2025
LIVE: WR Michael Gallup speaks to the media after signing https://t.co/6OrCNViyak
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) March 20, 2025
Retiring after signing with the Raiders last year:
Michael Gallup said he wasn’t “in the right head space” last year when he retired, but feels he has a lot left.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) March 20, 2025
Michael Gallup said he knew when he retired that he wanted to come back.
Gallup said the transition from Dallas, after spending so much time with the Cowboys, was difficult to process.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) March 20, 2025
WR Michael Gallup said he retired last year because he “wasn’t in the right head space” because of how things ended in Dallas.
Now he’s ready to get back to football. pic.twitter.com/lQqfLBIhQJ
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) March 20, 2025
Joining Washington’s WR room:
Michael Gallup addressing the media. Said he’s excited to learn from the other receivers in the room. Wants to bring competitiveness to the Commanders WR position
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) March 20, 2025
Dan Quinn:
Gallup said Dan Quinn is a great dude you want to have as a coach. “He’s great people,” Gallup said, and acknowledged he wouldn’t be where he’s at without Quinn
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) March 20, 2025
Jayden Daniels:
Gallup on Jayden Daniels: the way he can throw the ball and read defenses is uncanny. Just wants to be a reliable target for the second-year QB
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) March 20, 2025
Gallup said he’s already spoke with Jayden Daniels over FaceTime. Already looking forward to linking up and getting to work this offseason
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) March 20, 2025
Michael Gallup said he face-timed with Jayden Daniels 30 minutes ago.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) March 20, 2025
Washington’s momentum:
Michael Gallup on Washington’s momentum and getting to play with Jayden Daniels: “I want to get behind that train.”
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) March 20, 2025
Terry McLaurin:
Gallup said after every game they played Washington he’d seek out Terry McLaurin and said he would tell him, “you’re a dawg. I enjoy watching you.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) March 20, 2025