The New York Jets may have hoped the signs pointed toward Breece Hall making his return in Week 7, but Sunday brought a tougher read on the situation.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Hall is “unlikely” to play against the Miami Dolphins. Rapoport added, "Jets star RB Breece Hall, attempting to return from a quad strain after missing three games, is unlikely to play today, sources say," Rapoport reports.
"He may work out to see if he can go, but Hall hasn't been a full participant yet. It's a bit early."
That update dulls what had been an encouraging week for Hall. His practice work suggested a possible return, but it apparently was not enough to convince the team he was ready to go.
Hall has been out for the past three games because of a quad strain, and this now looks like it could become a fourth straight missed contest. The Jets have not officially ruled him out yet, but the outlook is pointing away from a Week 7 comeback.
New York also has no urgent need to force the issue. Braelon Allen has handled the backfield responsibilities well in Hall’s absence, which gives the Jets some breathing room. Still, Hall’s presence would matter plenty, especially with the Dolphins on the schedule.
If Hall does sit out again, he will have missed the same number of games as if he had been placed on injured reserve. The Jets avoided that path for now, but the result could end up looking the same.
For the moment, Hall remains a possibility for Week 7. But with Rapoport’s report landing Sunday morning, a Week 8 return seems much more realistic for the Jets’ top running back.
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