The Atlanta Falcons have a decision to make on running back Tyler Allgeier’s future as he is set to enter free agency.

Allgeier has been a solid contributor out of the backfield for Atlanta since joining the team in 2022 as a fifth-round pick. However, with the emergence of Bijan Robinson as one of the top playmakers in the sport, Allgeier’s role has diminished.

Though the Falcons could still look to retain Allgeier, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer expects the young running back to find a new home in 2026.

“As for Tyler Allgeier, I’m presuming he’s gone and will get a nice payday somewhere. And it’s not that the Falcons don’t like Allgeier, but there’s a megacontract on the horizon for Bijan Robinson. I think it’s difficult to forecast a landing spot for him, though, because I’d put him behind Breece Hall and Kenneth Walker III in the free-agent running back pecking order,” Breer wrote.

Allgeier rushed for 514 yards and eight touchdowns as Robinson’s backup in 2025. He tallied two straight seasons with over 600 rushing yards in 2023 and 2024, and had a 1,000-yard campaign in 2022 during his rookie year as the starter.

Running back-needy teams, such as the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys, and Minnesota Vikings, should all be interested in Allgeier.

The Broncos saw RJ Harvey have a promising rookie season, but pairing him with Allgeier would bolster Denver’s running game.

Kansas City could also use an upgrade at running back over Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt. Allegeier is not a Pro Bowl-level player, but he could help the Chiefs and add some explosiveness to Kansas City’s offense.

Dallas could lose Javonte Williams in free agency this offseason, but Allgeier would be a solid replacement for Brian Schottenheimer’s squad.

Lastly, Minnesota may look to reset at running back, as Aaron Jones is declining. However, Jordan Mason did have an efficient season in 2025, so signing Allgeier to pair with the Georgia Tech standout would be a savvy move from the Vikings.

Allgeier isn’t a high-level running back, but with increased carries, the BYU product can be a plus starter. He will also be fairly cheap to sign, so Denver, Kansas City, Dallas, and Minnesota should all have interest.

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