AROUND THE SHIELD — The NFL free agency negotiating window opened Monday, and plenty of former Utah high school and college football standouts are already making moves.
Here's a look at some of the biggest moves, including a few former Holy War standouts who agreed to stay put on new contracts.
Allgeier runs to the desert
Tyler Allgeier will be sporting a different shade of red after spending the past four years in Atlanta.
The former Falcons' fifth-round pick out of BYU has agreed to terms on a two-year, $12.25 million deal with the Arizona Cardinals, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
Allgeier rushed for 2,876 yards and 18 touchdowns in 67 games with the Falcons, and also caught 61 passes for 516 yards and two scores.
In Arizona, he'll join a crowded backfield that includes James Conner, who recently signed to stay with the Cardinals, and 2024 third-round pick Trey Benson.
The #AZCardinals have agreed to terms on a two-year, $12.25 million deal with former #Falcons RB Tyler Allgeier.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 9, 2026
After four seasons in Atlanta, the reliable Allgeier heads to the desert in a deal done by Justin Schulman and Andrew Kessler at @AthletesFirst. pic.twitter.com/HWgGw9ONYI
Tonga taps into Kansas City
Andy Reid is bolstering Kansas City's defensive line with another BYU addition.
The Chiefs agreed to terms with former BYU defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga, adding the former Granger High star on a three-year, $21 million contract that includes $14 million guaranteed, according to Garafolo.
Tonga arrives on the banks of the Missouri river after a year in New England, where he started eight of 14 games for the Patriots and totaled 24 tackles, two tackles for loss and two passes defended en route to last year's Super Bowl.
Baltimore is 'Snoop city'
Tyler Huntley isn't going anywhere.
The Ravens signed the veteran backup out of the University of Utah to a two-year deal worth up to $11 million, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Huntley, 28, started two games last season for the Ravens in relief of Lamar Jackson, completing 77.6% of his passes with a pair of touchdowns, and also ran for 151 yards.
He's been in Baltimore for the better part of the past four years, when he signed as an undrafted free agent in 2020. After his rookie contract expired, he spent time briefly with the Browns and Dolphins before returning to the Ravens by the end of training camp last year.
Tyler "Snoop" Huntley is signing a two-year deal worth up to $11 million to return to the Baltimore Ravens, per his agent Drew Rosenhaus. pic.twitter.com/ES1pEwxzlu
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 7, 2026
Chris Brooks returns to Green Bay
Former BYU running back Chris Brooks is foregoing his restricted free agency to return to Green Bay, his agency One West Sports Group announced.
The former Cal transfer spent each of the past two seasons with the Packers after breaking into the NFL as an undrafted rookie with the Miami Dolphins. In Green Bay, Brooks ran for 289 yards and a touchdown in 32 games as a reserve.
He's set to make $4.85 million over the life of the deal, according to NBC Sports.
Taron Johnson makes move to Sin City
Former Weber State cornerback Taron Johnson will join the the Las Vegas Raiders via trade, the Associated Press reported Sunday.
Johnson, 29, returns west in exchange for a seventh-round draft pick, according to the AP. The Bills will also send a sixth-rounder to the Raiders in the trade first reported by NFL Network.
The former fourth-round pick in 2018 had two years left on a three-year contract extension he signed in 2024 after earning second-team All-Pro honors. The Bills announced Friday they were releasing Johnson along with safety Taylor Rapp, wide receiver Curtis Samuel and cornerback Dane Jackson for salary cap purposes.
Instead, Johnson will find a new home closer to home for the Sacramento, California, native.
