The New York Jets are staring at a 2-6 record after a crushing loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 8, and that kind of start usually changes the way a front office thinks. This looks like a team headed toward seller mode, but the bigger question is how aggressive the Jets will get.
One name that has drawn plenty of attention is Breece Hall. With Braelon Allen breaking out lately, Hall has become one of the most intriguing trade possibilities on the roster. Still, the Jets aren’t treating those rumors like a serious plan.
ESPN’s Rich Cimini relayed Aaron Glenn’s response, and the head coach made it clear he isn’t entertaining the idea of moving Hall.
"Guys, listen, Breece is still a part of this team," Glenn said. "I understand how the noise happens when things like this happen.
I've said it before, we're in the business of keeping good players and he's one of our better players. So Breece will still be here."
That message points strongly toward Hall staying put, even with Allen playing so well while Hall has been hurt. The Jets may be open to moving pieces elsewhere, but this doesn’t sound like a team preparing to ship out one of its best players.
Hall’s name has gained traction because of the market around running backs, especially with so much interest in Jonathan Taylor of the Indianapolis Colts. If the Jets did decide to listen, Hall could bring back a significant return.
Hall is expected back in action for the Jets in Week 9, assuming he isn’t traded. For now, Glenn’s comments suggest the more likely outcome is that Hall remains in New York through the rest of the season.
That said, the rumor mill may not slow down before the deadline. Teams such as the Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, or another club in need of a running back could still make a push if they miss out on Taylor.
Even with all that noise, Glenn’s stance is straightforward: the Jets want to keep Hall. Still, until the deadline passes, a trade can’t be fully ruled out if someone comes in with an offer New York can’t ignore.
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