We all witnessed how important having a quality running game is late in the regular season and postseason. For the past two years, the Denver Broncos have struggled to concoct a formidable rushing attack down the stretch when it matters most. That\u2019s one reason I believe they will be aggressive in pursuing one of the top backs available in a stellar free agency class.<\/p>\n
So far, we have covered Breece Hall<\/a> and Kenneth Walker<\/a> as potential options for the Broncos could consider in free agency to upgrade their running back stable. A third option, who I happen to like a lot, is Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier. Let\u2019s talk about him and why he would be a good player to help revitalize Denver\u2019s ground game in 2026.<\/p>\n Running Back | Tyler Allgeier | Atlanta Falcons<\/p>\n Experience: 4 NFL seasons<\/p>\n 2025 stats<\/a>: 143 carries for 514 yards, 8 touchdowns. 96 receiving yards on 14 catches. 610 all-purpose yards.<\/p>\n Should the Broncos sign running back Tyler Allgeier?<\/p>\n A fifth-round pick by the Falcons in the 2022 NFL Draft, Allgeier put together a quality rookie season and came in fifth in the NFL\u2019s Offensive Rookie of the Year voting. He gained 1,035 yards on 210 carries for three touchdowns whilst adding 139 receiving yards on 16 receptions. However, the franchise opted to select Bijan Robinson early on with their first-round pick in the subsequent draft, relegating the promising BYU standout to backup duty for the past three years.<\/p>\n In 67 games with 12 starts, Allgeier has rushed for 2,876 yards and 18 touchdowns sporting a 4.3 yard per carry average. He has also added 516 receiving yards on 61 receptions with two touchdowns. What\u2019s impressive about Allgeier is his ability to generate first downs. Over the past four seasons, one out of every four rushes of his moves the chains.<\/p>\n Additionally, Allgeier has excelled off-tackle (4.9 yards per carry) and sports solid marks on outside runs (4.3 yard per carry). He also has a penchant<\/a> for broken tackles amassing 112 to date and boasts a career average of 3.0 yards after contact per carry. Those are all great marks that would certainly help out Denver\u2019s rushing attack. Last but not least, ball security is a plus for him, having zero fumbles on 737 career touches in the NFL.<\/p>\n At 5\u201910\u201d and 225 pounds, he has the size and physicality that nobody currently on Denver\u2019s roster possesses. He has also been incredibly durable and missed very little time over the course of his rookie contract. Availability matters, at Allgeier has shown to make the most of the opportunities he has been given.<\/p>\n Why the Broncos will not sign Tyler Allgeier in free agency.<\/p>\n One cause for concern with Allgeier is his drastic falloff on interior runs this past season. While a strength of his previously, the fourth-year pro averaged only 2.2 yards per carry this past season hammering it on the inside. I\u2019m not sure if that had a lot to do with the Falcons\u2019 offensive line or perhaps defenses bringing an extra defender up in the box, but that mark<\/a> is troublesome. It doesn\u2019t necessarily matter too much, especially with RJ Harvey in the fold, but he doesn\u2019t offer much as a receiver. Perhaps the Broncos are interested in a back who offers a bit more in that regard.<\/p>\n While Hall and Walker may be superior players at this point in time, the price point they come in at on the open market will likely be significantly higher than Allgeier. I am confident the Broncos will spend on a running back in free agency, but there may be a limit to how much they are willing to allocate at a position that historically hasn\u2019t needed major investment to make an impact.<\/p>\n All things considered, Allgeier seems to be a relatively safe option in free agency that offers a lot of upside. He has a lot less wear and tear compared to some of the other names available. In my opinion, he be a solid starter for Denver who can help their rushing efficiency on early downs, as well as in the redzone and a perfect complement to Harvey.<\/p>\n What do you think, Broncos Country? Would you like to see Denver add Allgeier to their running back group? Or would you prefer they target someone with more upside and productivity? Sound off in the comments section and let me know.<\/p>\n