The Arizona Cardinals are reportedly signing veteran running back Tyler Allgeier as a free agent, according to a Mar. 9 report. The deal is for two years and up to $12.25 million.
This move comes after speculation that the Cardinals might select running back Jeremiyah Love in the upcoming NFL Draft. With Allgeier joining the team and James Conner’s contract recently revised, the team’s running back group now includes Conner, Allgeier, and Trey Benson.
Allgeier played previously with the Atlanta Falcons, where he was behind Bijan Robinson on the depth chart. Last season, he recorded 514 yards and eight touchdowns on 143 carries. In his rookie year in 2022, he rushed for 1,035 yards. Over his career, Allgeier has averaged 4.3 yards per carry.
The addition of Allgeier supports a strategy of having multiple capable running backs available throughout the long NFL season. This approach aligns with new coach Mike LaFleur’s history of using a committee at the position.
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