The Jets front office has been hard at work during the 2026 NFL offseason, dealing Pro Bowl EDGE rusher Jermaine Johnson to the Titans before sending scouts in droves to the 2026 NFL Combine.
On Tuesday, New York added to its list of transactions. The Jets agreed to place star running back Breece Hall on the franchise tag.
The one-year extension will see Hall collected upwards of $14 million, making him one of the league's highest-paid running backs -- if only for a fleeting moment.
Always been the type to bet on myself. Been working…see yall soon, Love🤞🏾
— Breece Hall (@BreeceH) March 3, 2026
Here's the latest on New York's decision to tag Hall, as well as what it means for the organization going forward.
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Why did the Jets franchise tag Breece Hall?
Hall has been one of the NFL's better running backs over the past three years, recording the ninth-most yards from scrimmage among running backs during that span. Hall's production has stood in stark contrast to the rest of New York's attack, which averaged the 29th-worst, 24th-worst and 29th-worst points tally in that same spell.
At just 24 years old, Hall stood to command quite the contract should he have hit free agency. He eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark for the first time in 2025 and could be considered an enchanting option for teams looking for running back help. His versatility is eye-catching -- he ranked fourth in receiving yards, sixth in receptions and seventh in receiving touchdowns since 2023, marks that stood to swell if he landed in a more competent attacking setup.
Simply, teams figured to swirl around Hall if he were to hit the open market. By offering him the franchise tag, New York secures his services for the upcoming season.
The Jets are expected to make a move for a quarterback in the coming few months, be that through the draft or free agency. In the event a new signal caller touches down in East Rutherford, Hall will offer the offense a bit of continuity, a useful tool for a franchise that has found little success on that side of the field.