Tyler Goodson will be playing on a new team in 2026. The fourth-year running back signed with the Falcons on Thursday, per a team announcement. 
Atlanta lost Tyler Allgeier in free agency when he joined the Cardinals. That left Bijan Robinson atop the depth chart, of course, but it created the need for a new backup. A deal was worked out with Brian Robinson on Tuesday, and he will be counted on to serve as Allgeier’s replacement.
Goodson, meanwhile, will look to compete for the RB3 role with Atlanta. The 25-year-old spent each of his first three NFL seasons as a member of the Colts. During that time, he handled just 54 carries as part of a backfield dominated by Jonathan Taylor. Goodson instead made his mark on special teams. That will likely be the case as well with the Falcons.
Goodson was a regular third phase presence during the 2024 and ’25 seasons. The former undrafted free agent totaled 11 kick returns for the Colts, and he could be an option for new head coach Kevin Stefanski in that regard. If not, Goodson – who logged heavy ST snap shares each of the past two years – will still be expected to chip in without receiving a large offensive opportunity.
The Falcons entered Thursday with roughly $14MM in cap space. That figure will drop once the Brian Robinson deal (worth $2.5MM) is officially processed, but his pact and that of Goodson will not significantly alter Atlanta’s financial setup entering the draft. Goodson’s deal can be expected to check in at or near the league minimum as he prepares to compete for a roster spot this summer in a new home.
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