Breece Hall’s name is back in the trade conversation, and the timing makes sense. The New York Jets already locked him into a three-year extension in the 2026 offseason, but with the NFL trade deadline nearing, his future suddenly looks a lot less settled.
A Hall injury opened the door for Braelon Allen, and Allen hasn’t exactly handed it back. He has piled up three 100-yard games in his last four, including a 147-yard, one-touchdown performance in the Jets’ 38-33 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Hall deleted one of his social media accounts after that game, and the buzz around a possible move only grew louder.
If the Jets decide to listen, Hall would be one of the most attractive backs available. The source material puts him behind only Jonathan Taylor on the market, and with the Jets having failed to land a third-round pick for him at last year’s deadline, a fourth-rounder could be enough to get something done this time.
Here are five teams that could make sense if the Jets decide to deal him.
The New York Giants sit at No. 5, and the fit is almost too neat. Hall wouldn’t even have to change apartments in this version of the old Leonard Williams trade.
If the Giants want to make a playoff push, they need more from a running back room that includes Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy, and others fighting for snaps. Hall would give them a steadier presence and more control on the ground, which lines up with a team that wants to lean on the run to manage the clock.
At No. 4, the Houston Texans are dealing with a backfield that has lost momentum. David Montgomery has been hurt and cooled off after a strong start, and Woody Marks is not viewed as the long-term answer.
In a division that feels open, the Texans could use more punch in the run game. Hall would step in as the RB1 right away on a team that needs results fast if it wants to help save DeMeco Ryans’ job.
The Cincinnati Bengals come in at No. 3, and the logic there is pretty simple: if they’re going to take a swing, why not swing big? Hall and Chase Brown have similar styles, but Cincinnati hasn’t gotten the kind of development it probably wanted in the backfield.
Hall moving from offenses led by Zach Wilson to one run by Joe Burrow should, in theory, unlock more efficiency. And if the Bengals can’t break through in a wide-open AFC with Burrow in place, when exactly are they going to do it?
Go all-in, Mike Brown!
Denver lands at No. 2, and the appeal starts with the state of the Broncos’ offense. Their passing game has been overly conservative, and the run game hasn’t done Bo Nix any favors.
RJ Harvey, JK Dobbins, and Jonah Coleman together may not offer the kind of explosive ability Hall brings. Darren Mougey could also use his old Denver ties to try to pry a worthwhile pick out of his former destination.
The top spot goes to the Green Bay Packers. They are the worst rushing team in the league, and with some very disturbing allegations hanging over Josh Jacobs' head, the need for a more permanent answer at running back feels urgent.
Green Bay may not have the same stash of tradeable picks as other contenders because of the Micah Parsons swamp, but desperation can change the math. If the Packers decide they need a difference-maker in the backfield, Hall could be the name that pushes them over the edge.
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