Breece Hall's cryptic Instagram post has sparked new questions about the running back's future in New York after he previously stated a desire to continue playing for the Jets
21:14 ET, 13 Oct 2025Updated 21:15 ET, 13 Oct 2025
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Breece Hall's latest social media post questioned his Jets future
Breece Hall has spent much of this season trying to convince everyone, including his own front office, that he wants to stay with the New York Jets in green and white. But his latest social media post may have shifted that narrative into shadier territory, sending fans into a frenzy about what his future in New York really looks like.
After weeks of NFL trade speculation, Hall initially appeared to shut the conversation down completely. When asked about the rumors that the Jets could save millions by parting ways with him, Hall made his stance clear.
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"So at this point, it is what it is," he said. "I'm here, I wanna be here. I love being a New York Jet and everything. But at the end of the day, I don’t control what goes on. I only control what I do on the field and how I handle my business off the field."
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"Every day I come out, I’m servicing my teammates and coaches, glorifying God, and letting whatever happens, happen after that." But just days later, Hall’s tone seemed to shift dramatically online. Whether Hall wants to remain with the team or not, rumors of the Jets' plans to purge their entire roster continue to float online.
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On Monday night, Hall posted a carousel of 20 photos to Instagram, led by an image of himself walking into MetLife Stadium under the caption: "They want me to lie down, but I got something to stand for."
He finished the message with #Free20, a reference to his jersey number that instantly caught attention. He wasn't the first team member to share a vague social media message about his future with the Jets.
The post turned deeper and darker as fans scrolled through to see embedded black-and-white portraits of Tony Soprano, Lil Wayne, and Ice-T. One Tony Soprano image featured the caption, "I stay humble because I've seen people become what they laughed at," which Hall later reposted to his story an hour after uploading.
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Another graphic showed two paths: one straight, labeled "My Plan," and another winding through mountains and storms, labeled "God's Plan." Beneath it, the text read: "Sometimes God doesn't do things the way we think He should. But God has a perfect plan for your life."
Fans quickly flooded social media to interpret the cryptic post, only to find Hall had turned off comments altogether.
It remains unclear whether the #Free20 hashtag was a metaphor for personal liberation or a signal about his standing with the team.
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Hall has been one of the few bright spots in a winless New York season that has quickly dragged the team out of playoff contention.
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He's led the Jets in rushing in three of their six games and has surpassed 100 yards twice, though his impact has been limited by inconsistency in play-calling and blocking.
In Sunday's 13-11 loss to the Denver Broncos, Hall logged 22 carries for just 59 scoreless yards. Through six games, Hall ranks 10th in the league in rushing yards (410) and tied for 12th in carries (88), though he's still searching for his first touchdown of the year.