The Arizona Cardinals opened training camp with an early backfield storyline to watch. On the first full practice session open to media and fans, Tyler Allgeier — not Jeremiyah Love — took snaps at running back with the first team.
That early usage does not decide the competition, but it is a meaningful first look at how the Cardinals are distributing reps at the start of camp. Coaches often use these opening practices to sort through roles, and first-team work can be one of the clearest signs of where players stand at the moment.
Quarterbacks naturally drew much of the attention during practice, with Jacoby Brissett among the players drawing eyes on the field. Still, one of the more notable takeaways from the session was the running back rotation and the fact that Allgeier got the first crack with the top unit.
There is still a long way to go before camp battles are settled, and the order can shift as practices continue. For now, the clearest takeaway from the Cardinals' first full day of camp is that Allgeier opened ahead of Love in the first-team running back reps.
