The New York Jets have some tough decisions to make this offseason, and one of the biggest revolves around running back Breece Hall. As he approaches free agency, Hall’s future in green and white is anything but certain - and like so many situations at the position these days, it may come down to one thing: value.
Let’s start with what we know. Hall bounced back in 2025 with his most complete season since his explosive rookie year.
He looked more decisive, more physical, and more comfortable attacking defenders - a sign that he’s finally regained the burst and confidence that made him such a dynamic weapon early in his career. But like the Jets themselves, Hall’s season had its ups and downs.
From Weeks 12 to 16, Hall averaged just three yards per carry - a stretch that raised eyebrows and reminded everyone that consistency is still a work in progress. And while his pass-catching has improved, it’s not without blemishes.
He dropped two passes in 2025 and nine the year before. Ball security has also been an issue: eight fumbles over the past two seasons, with four of them lost.
Those are the kind of stats that make front offices pause - especially in a league that’s become increasingly hesitant to invest heavily in running backs.
Still, Hall stands out in this year’s free agent class. He may not be a superstar, but he’s widely regarded as the top running back on the market - and that alone could drive up his price.
According to projections, Hall could be looking at a deal in the neighborhood of three years and $37 million, with an annual average between $11-13 million. Think Kyren Williams or James Cook territory - solid, starter-level contracts that reflect both production and potential.
That puts the Jets in a tricky spot. On one hand, Hall is their most proven offensive weapon.
Letting him walk would create yet another hole on a roster that already has more questions than answers. On the other hand, with so many needs on both sides of the ball, can they afford to allocate that kind of money to a running back - even one as talented as Hall?
There’s also the matter of timing. The Jets didn’t move Hall at the trade deadline, which suggests they still see value in him - or at least weren’t offered enough to justify a deal.
Whether that was because they believed they could work out an extension or simply didn’t want to sell low, we may never know. But now, with free agency looming, they’ll have to decide whether to pay up or pivot.
It’s a defining moment for both Hall and the Jets. For Hall, it’s a chance to cash in after a roller-coaster couple of seasons. For the Jets, it’s a test of how much they value a player who, when healthy and locked in, can be a true difference-maker - but who also comes with enough question marks to make the decision anything but straightforward.
The Jets have a lot to figure out this offseason. Breece Hall’s future is just one piece of the puzzle - but it’s a big one.