March 8, 2026, 12:40 p.m. ET

The Atlanta Falcons have been one of the quietest teams in the NFL over the last week as they prepare for the start of free agency on March 11. While multiple players are expected to be released, there has been radio silence from the team’s front office.

The Falcons have just $8 million available, according to Over The Cap’s latest projections. Unless general manager Ian Cunningham has some magic up his sleeve, the team will be forced to let some key players walk in NFL free agency, including running back Tyler Allgeier and linebacker Kaden Elliss.

Allgeier is one of the more intriguing free agents. The former fifth-round pick had a 1,000-yard rookie season but lost his job to Bijan Robinson the following year. Allgeier could finally get back to a starting role with a new team in 2026.

NFL.com listed the 25-year-old running back in a new feature breaking down the top free-agent sleepers.

“Entering his fifth NFL season, Allgeier should land an RB1 job as a free agent after teasing the football world with his talents as Bijan Robinson’s backup,” wrote NFL.com’s Bucky Brooks. “Allgeier has already shown lead-back ability, putting together a 1,000-yard campaign in his 2022 rookie campaign before settling into his role as an RB2 behind an All-Pro talent.”

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The Falcons didn’t really need Robinson at the time, but they couldn’t resist the Texas standout’s dual-threat ability. Three years later, Robinson is arguably the best dual-threat back in the entire league. Nonetheless, Allgeier remains a capable back.

“As a rugged rusher who specializes in running through contact in the hole, the 5-10, 225-pounder is built to play in a power scheme that prominently features downhill runs on the call sheet,” added Brooks. “Based on his prior success when given a heavy workload, Allgeier could re-emerge as a 1,000-yard back with a new team in 2026.”

So how much will Allgeier make in free agency? According to Pro Football Focus’ contract projections, the fifth-year running back can expect something in the ballpark of a two-year, $10 million contract ($5 million per year). The Falcons would probably prefer to have Allgeier back, but another team will likely offer more money.

Check out the list of Falcons free agents ahead of the new league year below.