
RB · Arizona Cardinals
1 transaction this offseason
Height
5'10"
Weight
225 lbs
Age
26
College
BYU
Draft
2022, Rd 5, #151
Experience
4 yrs
RB Rank
#112 / 186
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Yards | TD | YPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 67 | 2,876 | 18 | 4.3 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 17 | 514 | 8 | 3.6 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 17 | 644 | 3 | 4.7 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 17 |
Length
1 year
Total Value
$12.3M
Guaranteed
$8.0M
AAV
$6.1M/yr
Arizona struck gold with Tyler Allgeier's one-year, $6.1M AAV deal, landing an A- CVI that represents exceptional value in today's inflated running back market. While Allgeier profiles as a depth piece rather than a featured back, the Cardinals are paying him like a solid complementary player and getting production that far exceeds that investment tier. The short-term structure is genius — Arizona gets a proven contributor without long-term risk, while Allgeier bets on himself to earn a bigger payday next offseason. With $8.0M guaranteed on a $12.3M total deal, the financial commitment is modest enough that even if Allgeier plateaus, the Cardinals won't be hamstrung by dead money. This is exactly the type of shrewd, low-risk move that allows teams to allocate bigger dollars to premium positions while still maintaining quality depth in the backfield.
Tyler Allgeier's D- grade in Arizona represents a step back for a running back who was productive in Atlanta. Allgeier was a physical, between-the-tackles runner with the Falcons, showing the ability to be a lead back in the right scheme. The move to the Cardinals hasn't produced the same results, and the D- grade reflects declining efficiency and involvement. Arizona's offense hasn't maximized Allgeier's power-running style, and the yards per carry have suffered. His receiving limitations make it hard for him to stay on the field in passing situations. Allgeier needs a scheme that commits to the run to maximize his value.
A low-upside depth signing that solves little for a Cardinals backfield already adding via the draft. Headlines mock the move, with one calling Allgeier 'screwed' after Arizona drafted a star RB. The key red flag: Allgeier joins a depth chart where his path to carries is immediately blocked. Fans question why Arizona signed him at all given the incoming rookie competition. Allgeier figures to be a camp body or practice squad candidate unless injuries strike early.
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| 683 |
| 4 |
| 3.7 |
| 2022 | ![]() | 16 | 1,035 | 3 | 4.9 |
Updated Mar 18, 2026
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
D
2025
(50% weight)
F
2024
(30% weight)
F
2023
(20% weight)