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Lions Urged to Trade for Former 1,000-Yard Runner

The Detroit Lions are expected to be buyers at the NFL trade deadline. While almost all trade suggestions are centered on the team adding defense at the deadline, another potential option is a backup running back to solidify the position.…

By Parker Hurley · Heavy

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 9:24 PM

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Bleacher Report urges the Detroit Lions to trade for Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier.
A proposed trade deal would likely cost Detroit a mid-Day 3 draft pick.
The Cardinals would save $1.6 million in 2026 cap space and $5.2 million in 2027 cap room.

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Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox suggests the Detroit Lions should trade for Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier before the trade deadline. Detroit is expected to be a buyer and could acquire Allgeier to alleviate Jahmyr Gibbs' heavy workload, potentially sending a mid-Day 3 pick to Arizona.

Parker Hurley notes that Gibbs is on pace for 379 carries with backup Isiah Pacheco sidelined by an injury setback. Trading for Allgeier would also help the Cardinals clear cap space and provide more carries for rookie Jeremiah Love.

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