Will Jets Keep Breece Hall? Insider Talks Franchise Tag, Contract After Trade Rumors

After opting to keep Breece Hall rather than move him at the trade deadline, the New York Jets appear inclined to bring back the veteran running back despite his looming free agency this offseason.

Per ESPN's Rich Cimini, "all indications" are the Jets want to retain Hall at the right price.

Cimini noted Hall "could" seek a deal worth $10-12 million per season. The franchise tag for running backs in 2026 is projected to be $14.1 million.

A salary in the range of $10-12 million for Hall would be easy for the Jets to get done. They have the fourth-most projected cap space in the NFL next season and a total of 16 players under contract in 2027.

That salary would put Hall in the back half of the top-10 highest-paid running backs this season. Aaron Jones' $10 million average annual salary with the Minnesota Vikings ranks ninth at the position. Josh Jacobs of the Green Bay Packers is sixth with a $12 million annual salary.

James Cook ($11.5 million) and Kyren Williams ($11 million) are in between Jones and Jacobs.

The Jets offered some indication of how much they value Hall prior to the Nov. 4 trade deadline. They reportedly turned down an offer of a 2026 fourth-round draft pick from the Kansas City Chiefs because they were holding out for a third-rounder.

Hall has been, by far, the most reliable offensive player for the Jets in 2025. His 948 yards from scrimmage in 10 games is nearly 600 more than anyone else on the roster (Garrett Wilson: 395 yards).

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The Iowa State alum ranks 10th in the league in yards from scrimmage per game this season.

New York doesn't have a lot of skill-position talent to build around right now. Hall and Wilson are essentially the only two players on the roster with any proven track record.

Keeping Hall around for the future, especially since the pieces are in place for a potentially franchise-altering draft with two picks in each of the first two rounds, makes sound business sense for the Jets.