The Atlanta Falcons might face an fascinating choice in the backfield this offseason. While the staff nonetheless has famous person operating back Bijan Robinson firmly entrenched as the point of interest of the offense, complementary back Tyler Allgeier is widely expected to leave in free agency.
If (or extra moderately ‘when’) Allgeier departs in free agency, a surprisingly logical alternative might already be obtainable. And that choice is veteran operating back Nick Chubb…
The Houston Texans lately made a notable backfield move, buying and selling a 2026 fourth- spherical decide and a 2027 seventh rounder, plus inside offensive lineman Juice Scruggs for David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions.
With Montgomery anticipated to pair with younger back Woody Marks, there may be little room left for the Texans’ veterans. That successfully shuts the door on each Chubb and Joe Mixon returning to Houston in 2026, and Mixon has already been released, that means an Allgeier alternative is already obtainable.
Nick Chubb is a low-risk, excessive worth free agent signing for the Falcons if Tyler Allgeier leaves
Chubb, who lately turned 30, is already a free agent. While accidents have slowed him in current seasons, he nonetheless produced fairly stable numbers in 2025, speeding for 506 yards and three touchdowns on 122 carries whereas including 13 receptions.
It’s not a lot certain, however that degree of manufacturing reveals he nonetheless has one thing left in the tank. For Atlanta, the attraction of Chubb could be easy.
The Falcons don’t want a lead runner with Robinson already established as one in every of the NFL’s most explosive backs. What they want is the sort of bodily, downhill runner who can deal with quick yardage work, grind out powerful carries, do work round the aim line, and maintain Bijan’s legs recent.
There’s additionally familiarity with the teaching workers. New Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski beforehand coached Chubb throughout their time along with the Cleveland Browns, and Stefanski has often spoken highly of the veteran operating back.
Another purpose Chubb is sensible for the Falcons is price ticket. On the flawed facet of 30 and coming off a number of accidents, Chubb is unlikely to command a serious contract on the open market… That makes him a great veteran addition for a staff that already has its main back in place.
Instead of investing closely in one other younger runner, Atlanta might signal Chubb to a brief time period deal and keep the similar backfield construction that has labored effectively alongside Robinson.
The Falcons have constructed their offense round a robust speeding assault, and having a dependable energy back to complement Robinson stays vital to that identification… It looks like the perfect fallback option for Allgeier might already be staring the Atlanta Falcons in the face… and the familiarity with Stefanski means they might very effectively convey the Georgia product back to the Peach State.
