They’re back.

The New York Jets roster returned to Florham Park, N.J., for the start of the 2026 offseason workout schedule this week. This is a wholly voluntary period that allows players to begin ramping up for the start of the season.

Gang Green walks into this voluntary stage with plenty of storylines attached. They aren’t a big draw as a potential playoff team, but coming off a three-win 2025 campaign, the Jets know a lot is riding on 2026.

Let’s call out the top storylines heading into offseason workouts.

Breece Hall’s absence

As reported by ESPN’s Rich Cimini, Jets running back Breece Hall is not currently at workouts. This is neither a surprise nor necessarily a bad thing.

Hall was placed on the franchise tag by the organization in early March as a way to keep him from hitting free agency. He has yet to sign his tender and is still looking for a long-term extension with the organization.

Until that happens, it makes sense that the 1,000-yard rusher is not willing to show up to the team facility.

It also doesn’t mean the Jets aren’t willing to reach an agreement eventually.

“Things are in a good place, and I’m hopeful with Breece,” Jets general manager Darren Mougey said this offseason. “Obviously, we’ll get through this draft process, and after the draft, I’ll shift my focus back there and hopefully get something done with Breece.”

Until the draft concludes, it’s hard to see a deal get done between Hall and the Jets. However, it’s possible that a long-term extension will get done eventually over the next month or so.

New-look Jets

There are many new faces at the team facility this year. One of the “newcomers” is actually making his return after a nearly 10-year hiatus.

Geno Smith was traded to the Jets early this offseason from the Las Vegas Raiders for a late-round draft pick. After struggling with maturity issues early in his career, the former second-round pick has become one of the better feel-good stories in the NFL.

Now, he’s tasked with restoring the Jets’ competitiveness.

He’s not the only returning face from past years, though. Demario Davis is back with the team for a third different stint in 2026.

New York also acquired Minkah Fitzpatrick in a trade with the Miami Dolphins, as well as former Tennessee Titans nose tackle T’Vondre Sweat.

The Jets look vastly different from the way they have in recent years. It’s not necessarily a bad thing, but Monday was a good chance to see some of those faces for the very first time with the team.

The new Aaron Glenn

From the end of the 2025 regular season to the NFL Scouting Combine, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn has been very clear about what he believes needs to happen for the team to succeed.

Taking accountability for mistakes made the year prior is at the forefront of that list.

“There are things that I know I have to improve on,” Glenn said. “There are mistakes that I made that I won’t replicate going into this season, and I feel really good about that. I feel really good about my growth process going into my second year as the head coach. That’s something I really thought about for a long time.”

This week is the first time players get to see “the new Aaron Glenn.” New York’s in-game management was a wreck last season, and part of the problem was Glenn’s inexperience.

That won’t be an excuse this year. While fans won’t be able to see the changes just yet, players can tell when a coach is pressing and when he’s leading without any side pressure.

For Glenn, this week is the first chance to show the team just how much he has grown as a leader.