ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss expects the Cardinals to be a running back by committee “to a certain degree.”

01 April 2026

Weinfuss has a lengthy profile of Tyler Allgeier’s decision to join the Cardinals that explicitly states several times things like “Allgeier said the Cardinals had not discussed his role” and "[h]ow the reps will be divided is yet to be seen.” It’s not wildly encouraging news for Allgeier’s fantasy prospects as the run-first option in a backfield of a team that figures to be trailing often in 2026. Allgeier is still probably the bet to lead the committee, but he’s probably deep in the RB3/RB4 conversation given the uncertainty and how poor this team looks on paper.