Tyler Allgeier

Career StatsD-

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

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

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.

Performance Analysis

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.

Fan Sentiment

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.