Tyler Allgeier Contract Terms
Tyler Allgeier is expected to sign with the Arizona Cardinals on a two-year deal worth $12.25 million, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
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Fantasy Football Impact for Tyler Allgeier with the Arizona Cardinals
After a promising 2022 rookie season where Tyler Allgeier rushed for 1,035 yards, the Falcons selected Bijan Robinson eighth overall, pushing Allgeier into a frustrating backup role for the next three years. Allgeier's rushing and scrimmage totals have dipped in each season since. Still, he's carved out a role as a reliable goal-line back, much to the chagrin of Robinson's fantasy managers. Looking at his potential usage in Arizona is difficult. Following the money, Allgeier is getting significantly less than the top of this free agency class. Compared to the $14.4 million per year Ken Walker III got from Kansas City, and $13 million Travis Etienne Jr. received from New Orleans, Allgeier's $6.1 million per year looks paltry. Compared to other running backs who signed this offseason, it's also less than David Montgomery ($9.1 million), Javonte Williams ($8 million), and Kenneth Gainwell ($7 million). He's just ahead of the $5.5 million per year restructure Devin Singletary signed to stay with the Giants. And compared to his teammates, Allgeier's contract terms fall short of the $9.5 million per year James Conner is expected to get over the next two seasons.
Mike LeFleur's history as an offensive coordinator could help us connect the dots. During two seasons with the Jets, he helped command a full-blown committee. A mix of Breece Hall, Michael Carter, Ty Johnson, Tevin Coleman, and Zonovan Knight all saw work. Over the next two seasons, 2023 and 2024, LeFleur was a part of the Rams' staff as they afforded Kyren Williams one of the league's biggest workloads. But that changed in 2025. After a ramp-up rookie season, Blake Corum carved out a big role in his sophomore campaign. Williams' opportunity share, which had been top-five in each of the two previous seasons, dropped to 19th among running backs. And the split between the backs wasn't something we're used to seeing. Rather than situational roles, the Rams started alternating drives between Williams and Corum. On paper, the two running backs are nearly identical. They have similar size, weight, athleticism, and skill sets, and the Rams can march down the field without tipping play-calling to opposing defenses. By keeping a defense on the field, they also don't allow defensive substitutions, putting defenses on their heels and striking them with quick-scoring blows.
Looking at the stable of running backs LeFleur assembled in Arizona, it appears as if he's hoping to build something similar. In addition to Conner, the Cardinals still have Trey Benson on a rookie deal. Allgeier, unfortunately, lands in a crowded backfield. A new coaching staff with a fresh set of eyes could decide on Allgeier as the lead back. After all, Conner is about to be 31 and coming back from a torn ACL. Benson, despite his lofty draft capital, has struggled with injuries early in his career and hasn’t yet locked down a consistent workload. Allgeier, Conner, and Benson are stylistically similar runners. Many crowded backfields are easy to decipher, with clear passing-down, goal-line, and early-down roles. But with three big, physical runners, Arizona could rotate drives the way the Rams did late last season. All of these backs have similar profiles. All are 220-plus pounds and can handle a heavy workload. Conner will have to answer questions about his return from injury, but he's a proven and reliable back who will command work when healthy. Benson ran a 4.39 40-yard dash at the combine, putting his size-adjusted speed in the 96th percentile. He had a promising rookie season after injuries derailed his 2025 season. Allgeier is likely an insurance option, a veteran who can keep an offense in rhythm. He's smaller than Conner and slower than Benson, making him a useful rotational piece who can play multiple roles without any real standout trait.
