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Cowboys' Michael Gallup: Week 1 'Not a Reasonable Possibility' for ACL Injury Return

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup, who is working his way back from a torn ACL suffered last January, told reporters that it doesn't appear he'll be ready for his team's Week 1 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 11.

Jon Machota

Cowboys WR Michael Gallup (knee) isn’t sure when he’ll be ready to return. He said playing Week 1 is not a realistic possibility. “We got a little ways to go. It’s gotta get a little bit stronger. … I’m ready to get back out there and help the team win.” <a href="https://t.co/ofkK4GO1cP">pic.twitter.com/ofkK4GO1cP</a>

Gallup, a four-year NFL veteran, caught 35 passes for 445 yards and two touchdowns in nine games last season.