4 Trade Packages Jets Couldn't Refuse for Breece Hall

The New York Jets were already set for a drastic new look in 2025 after parting ways with their coaching staff and several veteran holdovers, but they may not be done shaking things up this offseason.

According to ESPN’s Rich Cimini, new Jets head coach Aaron Glenn recently hinted the squad may take a committee approach to its backfield. Cimini speculated that this platoon could be led by Ashton Jeanty—the top running back prospect on the B/R Scouting Department’s big board—should the Boise State standout be available at No. 7 overall.

If the Jets do select Jeanty, it could spell the end of incumbent starter Breece Hall’s brief but memorable tenure in the Big Apple.

Hall had a sensational start to his NFL career, rushing for 463 yards and four touchdowns in just seven games before an ACL tear cut his first season short. He’s played in 33 of a possible 34 contests over the past two seasons, although his impact has been diminished.

With Hall now coming off a trying campaign in which he averaged a career-low 4.2 yards per carry and set to hit free agency after the season, the Jets could opt to ship him off and replace him with Jeanty.

If New York does elect to shop Hall, there would likely be no shortage of interest in him. The 2022 second-round pick is still just 23 years old and should have plenty of tread left on his tires after logging only 664 touches in the NFL.

With that in mind, here’s a look at four trade packages the Jets should consider if offered up for Hall.

Chicago Bears

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Jets receive: RB D’Andre Swift, 2025 third-round pick (No. 72 overall)

Bears receive: RB Breece Hall

The Chicago Bears are turning over a new leaf this year. They jettisoned former head coach Matt Eberflus, brought in the coveted Ben Johnson to replace him and made a series of moves to open the offseason that should greatly bolster what has long been an underwhelming offense.

The Bears shouldn’t rest on their laurels quite yet. They still need to improve a backfield that averaged only 102 yards per game on the ground last season.

Acquiring Hall would go a long way toward that goal. He would be a perfect fit in Johnson’s system, as he could open even more options for the former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator to scheme in his first year at the helm.

The Bears struggled to get much going on the ground last year with D’Andre Swift leading the backfield. The veteran averaged a career-low 3.8 yards per carry, which was still leaps and bounds better than the 2.7 YPC that backup Roschon Johnson mustered.

The Bears still haven't bolstered this struggling platoon, so they must either opt to utilize one of their seven picks in the upcoming draft on a prospect or flip one for a known entity like Hall. The latter would be more appealing, as they have other areas of need to address in the early rounds.

Getting a back of Hall’s caliber for a Day 2 pick while also dumping Swift—who could be far better utilized as a pass-catching depth option in New York—would be a perfect usage of that capital.

Cleveland Browns

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Jets receive: 2025 third-round pick (No. 67 overall), 2025 sixth-round pick (No. 216 overall)

Browns receive: RB Breece Hall

The 2025 NFL draft will be pivotal for the future of the Cleveland Browns. They desperately need to find serviceable starters to have any chance at contending in the near future, but it may behoove them to trade at least one of their picks for a proven playmaker.

With Nick Chubb’s tenure in Cleveland seemingly at an end, the Browns need to find a replacement to lead the backfield. Jerome Ford is currently penciled in as the starter, but he's been average at best across 44 career games. Pierre Strong is the Browns' only other experienced back under contract right now, making this a position of clear need.

Trading for Hall would immediately elevate Cleveland’s backfield. His presence would not only give the team a dynamic option who could shoulder a good portion of the rushing load, but he'd also help take the heat off whomever lines up under center for the Browns in 2025.

Hall has been a reliable pass-catcher, reeling in 152 balls for 1,292 yards and eight touchdowns over his NFL career. He could be an ideal safety valve and checkdown option for Kenny Pickett or whichever prospect the Browns may choose to select at No. 2 overall.

While giving up an early third-rounder for a one-year Hall rental wouldn't be ideal, Cleveland still has over $17 million in cap space. It could try to negotiate a long-term extension to coincide with the trade.

Dallas Cowboys

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Jets receive: 2025 third-round pick (No. 76 overall), 2025 sixth-round pick (No. 204 overall)

Cowboys receive: RB Breece Hall

The Dallas Cowboys cannot afford to enter another season without enough firepower in the backfield. They attempted to forego spending any significant money or draft picks on running backs last offseason and wound up averaging only 100.3 yards per game on the ground in 2024, which ranked 27th leaguewide.

Fifth-year tailback Rico Dowdle was one of the lone bright spots in Dallas’ offense last year, but he left for the Carolina Panthers in free agency. That means the Cowboys will have to address their backfield deficiencies in the 2025 draft.

Dallas' only moves of note in the backfield have been signing Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders to cheap contracts. However, both veterans have disappointed in recent seasons and can't be considered much more than depth pieces at this stage of their respective careers.

Rather than hope a blue-chipper like Ashton Jeanty is still available at No. 12 overall or rolling the dice on an unheralded prospect in the middle rounds, the Cowboys could instead package a pair of their 10 total selections to bring in Hall.

Despite already achieving star status going into his fourth NFL season, Hall still has plenty of upside and potential to grow along with the other young talent in Dallas. He’d be able to support veteran quarterback Dak Prescott immediately and could eventually help the next signal-caller who takes over under center.

Hall would fill a position of clear need for the Cowboys. He would be the best back to don a Dallas uniform since Ezekiel Elliott was in his prime and could quickly become one of the faces of the franchise.

Washington Commanders

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Jets receive: 2025 fourth-round pick (No. 128 overall), WR Luke McCaffrey

Commanders receive: RB Breece Hall

After being one of the breakout surprises of the 2024 NFL season and making an unexpected run to the NFC Championship Game, the Washington Commanders are seeking to set themselves up as a contender for years to come.

The team has prioritized building the offense around up-and-coming quarterback Jayden Daniels, capitalizing on his cheap rookie scale contract to add impact veterans such as Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil via trade. Washington could now swing another move to reinforce the backfield, trading away wideout Luke McCaffrey and a fourth-round pick for Hall.

McCaffrey had an uninspiring rookie season, appearing in all 17 games but catching just 18 passes for 168 yards and zero touchdowns. However, he still has potential to develop into a serviceable NFL receiver. The third-round pick may not ever develop into a superstar like his brother Christian, but he still has plenty of potential for the Jets to tap into.

While giving up on McCaffrey after one season wouldn't be ideal, Washington shouldn’t pass on the opportunity to get a young player who fills a position of clear need on the roster. The Commanders are currently set to head into 2025 with an aging Austin Ekeler and journeyman Jeremy McNichols as the only running back depth behind starter Brian Robinson Jr.

Hall would round out a Commanders offense that ranked No. 7 in the league last year in total yards but saw Daniels lead the team in rushing yardage and didn’t have a single running back go over the 800-yard mark. Hall could immediately slot in as Washington’s RB1 while forming one of the NFL's best one-two combinations alongside Robinson.