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Cardinals Sign Falcons RB Tyler Allgeier to 2-Year Deal
Allgeier to become new starting running back for Arizona after breakout season in Atlanta
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The Arizona Cardinals have signed former Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier to a 2-year, $12 million contract. Allgeier, who had 2,876 rushing yards and 20 total touchdowns in a shared role with the Falcons, will now become the Cardinals' new starting running back after the team moved on from quarterback Kyler Murray.
Why it matters
This is a significant move for the Cardinals as they look to rebuild their offense around a new starting running back. Allgeier showed he can be a productive RB1 in the NFL, and his addition will be crucial for Arizona as they transition to a new era without Murray.
The details
Allgeier, a 2022 5th-round draft pick, emerged as a standout backup for the Falcons last season, totaling 1,035 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns. He will now have the opportunity to be the lead back in Arizona's offense as they look to move on from the Kyler Murray era.
- The deal was agreed to on March 9, 2026, during the NFL's legal tampering period.
- Allgeier will officially sign the 2-year, $12 million contract on March 11, the start of the new league year.
The players
Tyler Allgeier
A 24-year-old running back who spent his first two NFL seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, emerging as a productive backup before signing with the Arizona Cardinals as a free agent.
Kyler Murray
The former starting quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals, who the team has moved on from as they rebuild their offense around new running back Tyler Allgeier.
What’s next
Allgeier will officially sign his 2-year contract with the Cardinals on March 11, the start of the new league year. The team will then look to build the rest of their offense around their new starting running back as they move forward without Kyler Murray.
The takeaway
The Cardinals' signing of Tyler Allgeier is a clear sign they are committed to rebuilding their offense around a strong running game after moving on from Kyler Murray. Allgeier has shown he can be a productive RB1 in the NFL, and his addition will be crucial for Arizona as they look to return to the playoffs in the coming seasons.
