Michael Gallup Informed of Brother's Suicide After Cowboys' Win vs. Falcons

Dallas Cowboys receiver Michael Gallup is currently away from the team following the death of his brother, according to Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Star-Telegram. 

The rookie was notified of his brother's death, which came by apparent suicide, after Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.

"We just found out after the ballgame that his brother had committed suicide and just wanted to leave it at that," Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said on 105.3 The Fan Monday, per Hill. "Obviously a very personal matter. We’re all behind Michael and supporting him and his family, and this is a very challenging time for him. We’ll take it moment by moment, day by day and give him all of our love and all of our support."

Team owner Jerry Jones provided a statement on the situation:

Gallup remained with his family in Georgia after the game and did not return to Dallas with the team. 

The receiver is in his first year with the team after being a third-round pick in the 2018 draft out of Colorado State. He has seen his role grow throughout the year, appearing in all 10 games this season while starting each of the last five contests.

He currently has 16 catches for 285 yards and a touchdown this season.

Dallas is set to face the Washington Redskins on Thanksgiving Day Thursday, but Gallup's status for the game is unknown.