Michael Gallup unlikely to be ready for Week 1

According to Ari Meirov, Michael Gallup has said it “is not a realistic possibility” to suit up for the Cowboys’ Week 1 matchup against Tampa Bay.

Fantasy Impact: Gallup signed a 5-year, $57.5M contract this offseason despite suffering a torn ACL late last season. Gallup only appeared in nine games last season, but combined for 1,800 yards and 11 TDs in the two seasons prior. With the departure of Amari Cooper, Gallup will almost certainly have a bigger role in the Cowboys’ passing offense when he does return. In the meantime, CeeDee Lamb and rookie Jalen Tolbert will get many targets, with James Washington in the mix for touches as well. Gallup is worth a roster spot in most leagues, but a discount should be applied to his draft stock considering his injury.