Dallas made the call to bolster the backfield with Tyler Allgaier in free agency

Despite missing the playoffs for the second straight season, s Dallas Cowboys boasted one of the league’s best offenses in 2025. Dallas let Rico Dowdle hit free agency last offseason and replaced him with Javonte Williams. And the Cowboys got a career-best year from the veteran quarterback.

Williams rushed for 1,201 yards and 11 touchdowns in a dominant campaign. However, Dallas lacked depth at running back after losing Myles Sanders to a knee injury in September. While the Cowboys hope to re-sign Williams in free agency, the team is being urged to strengthen the backfield adding Tyler Allgeier.

Allgeier spent his first four seasons with the Atlanta Falcons and despite running behind Bian Robinson, he scored eight touchdowns in 2025. The former fifth-round pick is “quietly one of the NFL’s most productive running backs,” according to PFF. And “as a leading zone runner, Allgeier would fit well in the Cowboys’ interior zone scheme.”

Tyler Allgeier would anchor the Cowboys’ dominant offense

Williams’ campaign helped the Cowboys achieve a rare offensive feat as a team. Dallas featured a 1,000-yard RB, two 1,000-yard receivers and a 4,000-yard passer for the second time in franchise history.

Like Williams, George Pickens enjoyed career-best campaign with Cowboys in 2025. Recorded 93 receptions for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns in fourth year, earning second-team All-Pro honors.

However, like Williams, Pickens became free agency after the 2025 season. Dallas is expected to franchise tag or re-sign the veteran receiver. But Pickens’ contract situation could get messy. And the Cowboys aren’t exactly known for their ability to make long-term deals without drama.

Still, Dallas should be motivated to get both players back after ranking second in total offense with 391.9 yards per game. The Cowboys ranked seventh in scoring, averaging 27.7 yards per contest this season.

Realistically, Dallas will have their hands full with Williams and Pickens in free agency. But the team could shore up the ground game by adding Allgeier to the mix.