The New York Jets finished with a 3-14 record last season in the NFL, and this is a team that needs to nail the NFL Draft. One player who will be a free agent is running back Breece Hall. New York tried to trade him during the NFL trade deadline last season, but they did not accept the Kansas City Chiefs offer. It would be hard to believe that he would want to be back with the Jets in 2026.
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Dec 28, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) runs for a touchdown against New England Patriots safety Brenden Schooler (41) during the second half of the game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
He is just 24 years old and is no doubt the top running back on the free agent market this offseason. Hall rushed for 1,065 yards on 243 carries and four touchdowns, along with averaging 4.4 yards per carry. He also caught 36 passes for 350 yards receiving and one touchdown, along with averaging 9.7 yards per reception. Is Hall one of the top free agents on the market this offseason?
The Athletic Ranks New York Jets RB Breece Hall As the Second Best Free Agent In This Year’s Class
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Dec 28, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) carries the ball as New England Patriots linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson (44) pursues at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Daniel Popper of the Athletic wrote about the Top 150 free agents in this year’s class. He has Hall as the second-best free agent in this class. Popper said,
“Hall is a home run threat every time he touches the ball, and he has the speed to pull away from defenders in space. He is a smooth and slippery runner to the edge and between the tackles, and he is a dynamic pass catcher who creates explosives in checkdown situations. Hall is a mismatch for pretty much any defender in the open field, and he features a diverse array of moves to break one-on-one tackles and find open grass.
Hall is a young player who has produced consistently in poor circumstances, finishing with at least 1,300 scrimmage yards in each of the past three seasons. He has a ton of upside with a better infrastructure around him, including better quarterback play. In 2024, the Eagles signed Saquon Barkley in free agency, and he unlocked their offense in a Super Bowl run. Barkley is a singular talent at the position. But Hall could have a comparable impact in the right situation.”
Kansas City, the Tennessee Titans, and the New Orleans Saints are three potential landing spots for Hall. He would like to go to a contender, but teams who need running backs are not necessarily contending teams. Hall no doubt would add juice to another team’s offense.
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