Gallup (knee) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Like he did during Week 1 prep, Gallup was contained to individual drills in the first session of Week 2. Head coach Mike McCarthy told Gehlken on Wednesday that Gallup "might do some group stuff" on the field this week, but that will have to wait until Thursday and/or Friday. Gallup is closing in on completing his recovery from the torn ACL that he suffered in his left knee Jan. 2, but it's not yet clear whether or not game action is possible this Sunday against the Bengals. If he suits up, he won't be on the receiving end of passes from Dak Prescott (thumb), as Cooper Rush will be filling in for the franchise signal-caller for the foreseeable future.

Head coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday that Gallup (knee) "might do some group stuff" in practice this week, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gallup was limited to individual work days before sitting out Week 1, so it will be notable if he's able to handle some team reps this week. The Cowboys' passing game is in dire need of a boost, especially with Dak Prescott (thumb) sidelined at least a few weeks, but the team may still continue with a cautious approach to Gallup's recovery. McCarthy hasn't yet revealed whether Gallup has a chance to suit up Sunday against the Bengals.

Gallup (knee) won't play in Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, after logging limited practices Wednesday through Friday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

A return to full participation next week likely would give Gallup a shot to play in a Sunday afternoon matchup with the Bengals on Sept. 18. The Cowboys said all along that he'd miss Week 1, but the decision to keep him off the PUP list suggests they expect him to be ready before Week 5. They'll have a shaky group of complementary receivers behind CeeDee Lamb in the meantime, with Jalen Tolbert and Noah Brown the favorites to get playing time in the opener.

Gallup (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to Watkins, Gallup was working in full pads Thursday, marking back-to-back appearances on the field after coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that the fifth-year wide receiver wouldn't practice or play Week 1 against the Buccaneers. The decision to rule out Gallup ahead of the season opener isn't a surprise considering he tore the ACL in his left knee Jan. 2, but his ability to mix into drills this week generally is an encouraging sign that he'll return to action early on this season.

Gallup (knee) went through individual drills Wednesday, taking the next step in his rehab process, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gallup is listed as a limited participant on the Cowboys' first injury report of the season, just two days after head coach Mike McCarthy relayed that the wideout wouldn't practice or play in Week 1. He'll still be held out of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers and may not do team drills this week, but his activity Wednesday is at least a good sign that Gallup has a shot to play Week 2 or 3.

Coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that Gallup (knee) won't suit up for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Buccaneers or practice leading up to the contest, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCarthy said Gallup has "hit every target to date" in his recovery and "looks really good," but the wideout nonetheless won't suit up Week 1 as he continues to work his way back from a left ACL tear suffered early January. The fact that Gallup hasn't been placed on IR seems to be an indication that he has a fair chance to retake the field within the first four games of the 2022 campaign, but his expected return date remains undisclosed. Until Gallup is back in action, Jalen Tolbert and Noah Brown (toe) will be asked to handle key roles behind top receiver CeeDee Lamb (foot).

Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday Gallup (knee) "looks excellent" and has avoided any setbacks in his recovery from ACL repair surgery, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCarthy's comments are the latest hint that Gallup could play early in the season, though both he and the team have said a Week 1 cameo is unlikely. The Cowboys chose to keep him on the active roster rather than moving him to injured reserve on cutdown day, a move that would have ruled Gallup out for the first four weeks of the season. He suffered the ACL tear Week 17 last season and seemingly has a shot to miss only a couple games because of it.

Gallup (knee) has a spot on the Cowboys' initial 53-man roster, avoiding the reserve/PUP list and a minimum four-game absence, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Both Gallup and team officials have said the wideout is unlikely to play Week 1, but the expectation is he will suit up within the first four games of the season. In fact, team owner Jerry Jones said Gallup would be healthy enough to play Week 1 "if it were the Super Bowl," before noting that the team wants to be cautious with a long season ahead. Gallup spent all of August on the active/PUP list, but now that he's on the roster he can practice with his teammates if/when he's deemed ready.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Wednesday that the team plans to have Gallup (knee) on the 53-man roster Week 1 instead of stashing him on the reserve/PUP list to begin the regular season, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gallup, who is working back from surgery to repair a torn ACL, is currently on the active/PUP list, but it looks like he'll avoid placement on the reserve version of the list, which would force him to miss at least four games. At this stage, Gallup isn't expected to play Week 1, but the Cowboys are leaving open the possibility that the wideout could return to action not too long after the Sept. 11 opener versus the Buccaneers.

The Cowboys feel "really good" about Gallup (knee) and chose not to move him to reserve/PUP on Tuesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

A bunch of players coming back from major surgery were moved from active/PUP to reserve/PUP on Tuesday, clearing up a roster spot while ruling them out for the first four games of the regular season. Gallup wasn't one of those, though the Cowboys technically can still make the move until the third and final round of cuts (Tues., Aug. 30). Despite essentially ruling himself out for Week 1 already, Gallup has a shot to avoid reserve/PUP and the automatic four-game absence. The Cowboys certainly could use him, with James Washington (foot) out until at least late September and rookie Jalen Tolbert looking mediocre in two preseason appearances.