Arizona Cardinals Sign New Free Agent, Named Biggest Bust Candidate

The Arizona Cardinals' newest free agent addition, Tyler Allgeier, has been named the team's biggest bust candidate for the 2026 NFL season.

What led to this prediction?

Bleacher Report's Moe Moton pointed to the Cardinals' depth in the backfield and Allgeier's lack of pass-catching proficiency as reasons for his selection.

The Cardinals currently stand 16th in the National Football Conference with a 3-14 record, on a L9 streak.

How does this affect the team's strategy?

Moton wrote that even if Jeremiyah Love doesn't see the lion's share of touches out of the backfield, the Cardinals will likely be in catch-up mode for most of the campaign, limiting the ground attack.

Allgeier tallied 143 carries for 514 yards and eight touchdowns for the Atlanta Falcons last season.

Could the Arizona Cardinals look to trade Tyler Allgeier?

Given the depth that Arizona has in the backfield, Allgeier has already been mentioned as a potential trade candidate by ESPN's Ben Solak.

The Cardinals are set to face the Los Angeles Chargers on September 13, 2026.

And with the drafting of Love, Allgeier becomes an interesting trade candidate, according to Solak.

So the Cardinals may consider trading Allgeier if he sputters out of the gate or loses ground on the depth chart.

The Buccaneers' RB Bucky Irving is out for the summer and potentially into the fall with lingering shoulder issues, making Allgeier a potential target.

The Jaguars' RB room is still thin, featuring Bhayshul Tuten and Chris Rodriguez Jr.