Breece Hall’s most impressive season with the New York Jets was arguably his rookie year when he played just seven games before suffering an injury. During that stretch, he appeared to be a steal as a second-round pick and a potential long-term leader of the offense. However, his performance declined in the following two seasons, which may have been partially due to the team’s struggles on the offensive line.
One of the biggest concerns with Hall has been his ability as a receiving back. While he caught 57 passes in 2024, he also had nine drops on 76 targets, meaning he failed to secure 11.8% of the passes thrown his way. Such inconsistency makes it difficult for the coaching staff and his quarterback to fully trust him in the passing game.
Despite these issues, Hall has managed to maintain a solid rushing average of 4.6 yards per carry, even while running behind a struggling offensive line. His production has often come through his own effort, averaging 2.2 yards both before and after contact over the last two seasons. However, his future with the Jets is uncertain based on recent comments from new head coach Aaron Glenn.
During the NFL meetings, Glenn indicated that Hall will not be the team’s primary back but rather part of a rotation. ESPN’s Rich Cimini reported Glenn’s remarks: “I think, mentally, he’s in a good place, but I would say that we have three running backs on this team that we’re going to utilize as much as possible.” This suggests that the Jets could be open to moving Hall before his contract expires at the end of the 2025 season.
The decision to use a running back rotation is becoming more common in the NFL. Relying on multiple backs helps teams avoid losing a significant part of their offense if one player gets injured. While stars like Saquon Barkley exist, most teams prefer a committee approach. The Jets also have two promising backs in Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis. Davis had limited carries in 2024 but was highly efficient, averaging 5.8 yards per rush. Allen, meanwhile, brings versatility and is a capable receiver.
If the Jets do not plan to extend Hall’s contract, trading him could be a logical move. However, given the decreasing value of running backs in today’s NFL, New York should not expect a significant return. Running backs tend to experience sharp declines in production, making teams hesitant to invest heavily in them.
On the other hand, using a rotation could benefit Hall in the long run, allowing him to stay fresh throughout the season. If the Jets exceed expectations and contend for a playoff spot, his contributions late in the year could be crucial. That would also be his best chance to prove he deserves a new contract with the team.