Commanders eye 'thumper' RB Tyler Allgeier for 2026

The team wants a 'thumper' to replace the production lost when Austin Ekeler went down, viewing Jacory Croskey-Merritt more as a backup than a lead back. Allgeier fits this description perfectly; he is a powerful runner suited for an outside zone scheme and brings the receiving skills the coaching staff lacks in Chris Rodriguez Jr. With a projected contract value around $5.7 million, Allgeier offers a cost-effective solution that outperforms many higher-priced free agents like Kenneth Walker III.