It is not up to Breece Hall whether he will be a member of the New York Jets next season.
That decision rests solely on the shoulders of general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn.
As the start of free agency gets closer, Hall’s future with New York becomes more clouded. The former second-round pick will be a free agent if the Jets do not choose to levy either the transition or franchise tag. A long-term deal could be reached, but with Hall’s long-term asking price and the Jets’ unwillingness to pay for positions of low value, that idea seems unlikely.
So Jets fans must sit and wait to see what happens. The running back’s recent comments won’t have those same supporters feeling good as the end of February approaches.
Hall remains in Jets limbo
Hall has never explicitly said he doesn’t want to be part of the Jets moving forward. Despite not having a winning season under his belt, the Iowa State product has maintained his belief that he would like to remain a member of the team.
He can see where the winds are going, though.
In an interview with the New York Post, Hall was noncommittal about returning to the Jets or hitting free agency, giving the perfect non-answer for a player waiting to see what his future holds.
“I’m just where my feet are, and letting God and my agent handle everything else,” Hall said. “I feel like my play speaks for itself, considering the situations I’ve been in the last few years. I’m going to get everything that’s coming to me, so I’m not too worried about it.”
The challenge facing Hall is that one of the top running backs on the open market, Dallas Cowboys starter Javonte Williams, recently earned a three-year extension worth $8 million per year. New York’s star runner will want significantly more than that.
The market, though, may not allow Hall to get the kind of deal he’s looking for.
As for Gang Green, the decision is simple. Placing Hall on the franchise tag will keep him on the roster for $14.5 million in 2026. Should the team choose the transition tag instead, New York would keep Hall for $11.7 million, but he would be allowed to negotiate a free-agent contract with another team, with the Jets reserving the right to match any offer.
Hall’s comments to the Post should not, and will not, deter the Jets from making either decision. He is a pending free agent at this moment and must protect his reputation. If New York wants to keep the running back on the roster, the decision is up to them, regardless of what Hall feels.
It certainly seems like all signs are pointing to the team at least tagging Hall and keeping him for the 2026 season.
