Cowboys WR Michael Gallup to miss 3-5 weeks with calf strain

Cowboys fans have been eagerly awaiting a fully-healthy Dak Prescott slinging it around the yard once again to his three-headed monster at wide receiver. Amari Cooper, CeeDee Lamb, and Michael Gallup pose a unique challenge to opposing teams, as each has the ability to break out and take over a game. Focus too hard on one, though, and the others are waiting to make a defense pay.

But someone else will have to step up and sit in as a temporary member of the pass-catching trio in Dallas. Michael Gallup will reportedly be out three to five weeks with a calf strain he suffered in Thursday night’s season opener, according to Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News.

Gallup caught four balls in Week 1, racking up 36 yards on 12 targets before leaving the game late in the third quarter with what was called an ankle injury at the time.

Cedrick Wilson saw increased action in relief of Gallup and ended the night with three receptions for 24 yards.

This was to be a big year for Gallup, the former third-round pick from Colorado State. The fourth-year receiver is in the final season of his rookie contract, with many speculating that the Cowboys will be either unable or unwilling to retain the threesome of Cooper, Lamb, and Gallup beyond 2021.

Now it seems Gallup will have slightly fewer chances to either prove his worth in Dallas or increase his stock with a prospective suitor.

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