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Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier.
The Chicago Bears may need to resort to the trade market if they want to add another experienced running back to their roster before training camp, which would likely mean targeting a player who will need a new contract after 2025.
If the Bears are comfortable taking that risk, though, they should absolutely consider calling the Atlanta Falcons to assess the potential availability of Tyler Allgeier.
Allgeier has rushed for 2,362 yards and 10 touchdowns over his first three seasons with the Falcons, but the team has gradually pushed him into a backseat role since selecting superstar Bijan Robinson with the No. 8 pick in the 2023 draft. In 2024, he took fewer than half the number of carries (137) as Robinson (304) despite his similar efficiency.
Now, Allgeier heads into a 2025 campaign that could mark his last in Atlanta, especially since the Falcons could start prioritizing a new contract for Robinson as soon as 2026. And while the Falcons might feel content, from a competitive standpoint, to let Allgeier play out the final year of his deal, a strong trade offer could cause them to reconsider.
Here is a proposed trade the Bears could offer to potentially sway the Falcons:
Bears receive: RB Tyler Allgeier
Falcons receive: 2026 fourth-round pick (acquired from the Los Angeles Rams via trade during the 2025 draft), 2027 seventh-round pick.
Tyler Allgeier is a Power Rusher Who Could Help Bears
The Bears could decide against making a significant addition to their backfield through the trade market, even after watching other teams sign Nick Chubb and J.K. Dobbins. They have several malleable young backs in the mix vying for a role alongside veteran starter D’Andre Swift and may choose to trust in their developmental process for 2025.
But if the Bears feel they do not have enough and are willing to explore potential trades, Allgeier should catch their eye as an ideal running partner for Swift in their backfield.
At 5-foot-11 and 225 pounds, Allgeier is a bruiser who has used his imposing physicality and adept ball-carrier vision to make his mark in the NFL over his first three seasons. While he lacks the breakaway speed and volume pass-catching of Swift, he can bring the thunder that Swift sometimes lacks and provide reliability in short-yardage situations.
A dependable one-two punch might also better suit Ben Johnson’s vision for the Bears’ new offense heading into 2025. He managed to strike a nearly even balance with David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs over the past two years as Detroit’s offensive architect. With Allgeier in Chicago, he could try his hand at building a similar backfield machine.
For Allgeier, a change of scenery could do him some good. He would not have a direct path to a starting role, but he would realistically have an easier time prying reps away from Swift than he would from the elite Robinson if he were to remain with the Falcons. More reps in Chicago would also give him a chance to boost his profile before 2026 free agency, though the Bears would possess the rights to extend him before he gets that far.
Unfortunately, the Falcons themselves could be a significant roadblock in this scenario.
Are Falcons Willing to Trade Tyler Allgeier in 2025?
The Bears would have every reason to explore a trade for Allgeier if the Falcons opted to openly shop him on the market before the 2025 season. But will they try to trade him?
The Falcons have a clear featured back in Robinson, but their backfield would diminish significantly if they were to trade away Allgeier. They could attempt to pass the torch to Jase McClellan, a 2024 sixth-round pick, but he rushed for just 32 yards on 13 carries as a rookie and may not have earned enough trust from the coaching staff to play No. 2.
The Bears can still try to tempt the Falcons into trading him with a strong trade offer — which is why I suggested a fourth-round pick as the hypothetical compensation — but even giving up a higher pick than Atlanta used to originally select Allgeier might not sway them. Without Allgeier, the Falcons would be one injury away from devastation.
Maybe circumstances will change before training camp. Maybe the Bears can concoct a more compelling trade offer, such as one that potentially includes Roschon Johnson. For now, though, Allgeier seems to be a good-looking option sitting just out of reach.
