Chiefs and Falcons Working on a Deal for Perfect RB Upgrade in Kansas City

The Kansas City Chiefs appear to be closing in on their answer at running back. According to league sources, Kansas City and the Atlanta Falcons are working toward finalizing a deal for Tyler Allgeier, with only details left to iron out.

Allgeier has quietly emerged as the perfect upgrade for Kansas City’s backfield. While big-name targets like Breece Hall or Kenneth Walker would have required expensive trade capital and looming contract extensions, Allgeier represents a cost-effective, high-upside solution.

Drafted in 2022, Allgeier rushed for over 1,000 yards as a rookie and has averaged 4.4 yards per carry across three seasons. He’s also proven reliable in the passing game, catching 47 of 52 career targets without a single drop.

Advanced metrics back up the eye test. In 2024, Pro Football Focus graded him at 85.7 as a rusher, ranking 12th in the NFL. By comparison, current Chiefs starter Isiah Pacheco earned a 65.2 rushing grade, placing 51st among qualified running backs.

Physically, Allgeier brings traits Kansas City covets. At 5’10”, 225 pounds, he thrives running between the tackles — a skill set that meshes perfectly with an offensive line anchored by Creed Humphrey, Trey Smith, and rookie Kingsley Suamataia.

The reported trade cost would be modest — likely a mid-to-late-round draft pick. For general manager Brett Veach, it’s an affordable gamble that could significantly elevate a rushing attack that has lagged behind the passing game.

Kansas City’s urgency comes after narrowly missing out on Brian Robinson, who landed elsewhere earlier this offseason. The Chiefs have remained aggressive in their search for a reliable complement to Patrick Mahomes’ aerial dominance.

If completed, the deal could give Kansas City its most balanced offense in years. With Allgeier pounding between the tackles and Mahomes orchestrating through the air, the Chiefs may finally have the formula to stay atop the NFL throne.