Tyler Allgeier of the Arizona Cardinals
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 29: Tyler Allgeier #25 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up prior to facing the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 29, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
After restructuring running back James Conner’s contract, the Arizona Cardinals have added to their backfield.
The Cardinals have signed running back Tyler Allgeier to a two-year, $12.25 million deal, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.
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BREAKING: The #Cardinals are signing #Falcons RB Tyler Allgeier to a 2-year, $12M, per sources.
Allgeier has proven to have RB1 qualities in a shared role in Atlanta, totaling 2,876 rushing yards and 20 total TDs. A big addition.
After backing up superstar running back Bijan Robinson in Atlanta for the past three seasons, Allgeier will potentially be the backup for Conner.
The 5-foot-10, 225-pound running back will provide a goal-line presence for Arizona.
Entering his age-26 season, Allgeier has shown flashes throughout his career. Despite backing up one of the best running backs in the NFL, he has proven to be a quality backup and potential starter.
What Does Allgeier Bring to the Arizona Cardinals?
Allgeier was an elite running back for BYU, rushing for over 2700 yards in his two years that he started.
During that time, he also rushed for 36 touchdowns.
The Atlanta Falcons drafted Allgeier in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He immediately took over as the team’s starting runningback and immediately produced.
As a rookie, Allgeier rushed for 1035 yards on 4.9 yards per attempt and three touchdowns. He also corralled 16 passes for 139 yards and a touchdown.
However, this wasn’t enough to pass up drafting Robinson eighth-overall in the 2023 draft.
Robinson would become the immediate starter, relegating Allgeier to a backup role.
More to come…