After performing as one of the best running backs in the sport, Breece Hall is getting rewarded by the New York Jets. The fifth-year Jets star agreed to a new three-year contract extension worth $45.75 million. The contract will include $29 million guaranteed. Earlier in the offseason, Hall agreed to a non-exclusive franchise tag. Now, general manager Darren Mougey makes Hall a top-three earner at the position.
Jets and Breece Hall Agree to New Three-Year Contract
The #Jets and star RB Breece Hall have a deal, extending him long-term rather than have him play on the tag.
It’s a 3-year, $45.75M deal worth $15.25M per year done by agent @AgentNicoleLynn of @KlutchSports pic.twitter.com/vJ0x90kGcF
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 8, 2026
Drafted with the 36th pick in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Breece Hall was a star running back for Iowa State University. Through three seasons, Hall ran for 3,933 yards on 718 carries, for an average of five and a half yards per carry. Along with 734 receiving yards on 82 catches for an average of nine yards per catch. Hall finished his collegiate career with over 4600 scrimmage yards and 56 total touchdowns.
During his rookie season, Breec Hall made a quick impression in New York. In only seven games, Hall had 681 scrimmage yards and five touchdowns, highlighting his explosive speed and underrated receiving skills. Unfortunately, a torn ACL in a win against the Denver Broncos in October prematurely ended his rookie season. Looking to prove himself, Hall came back with a purpose in 2023 and had a great year.
Hall finished 2023 playing in 16 games, while running for 994 yards and five touchdowns. Along with recording a staggering 78 catches for 591 yards and four touchdowns. Considering the knee injury and maintaining that production despite a revolving door at quarterback, Hall ended the year finishing seventh in the comeback player of the year award. Unfortunately, the problems with the Jets in 2024 also affected the running back. After the firing of head coach Robert Saleh and relieving offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett of playcalling duties, Hall finished 2024 with only 1359 scrimmage yards and eight total touchdowns.
Breece Hall rebounds in 2025
Overall, 2025 was a disaster for the Jets. However, despite finishing 3-14, Hall enjoyed a solid 2025. With 243 carries and four rushing touchdowns, Breece Hall became the eighth New York Jet to run for 1,000 yards in a season. Hall finished the year with 1,065 rushing yards on a career high 243 carries, along with 350 receiving yards on 36 catches. Due to the struggles at quarterback between Justin Fields, Tyrod Taylor, and rookie Brady Cook, the Jets passing game made their offense one-dimensional.
In fact, it was Hall who threw the go-ahead touchdown pass to tight end Mason Taylor that helped beat the Cincinnati Bengals last October. Not to mention, the touchdown pass was Hall’s third touchdown of the fourth quarter. However, due to Hall’s effort, the New York Jets finished tied for tenth in team rushing yards.
BREECE HALL THROWS IT TO MASON TAYLOR TO GIVE THE JETS THE LEAD.
39 Jets – 38 Bengals
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— Polymarket Sports (@PolymarketSport) October 26, 2025
Breece Hall is Worth the Raise
Breece Hall’s new contract will raise some eyebrows. With only one 1,000-yard rushing season to his credit, some will question being paid just less than only former offensive players of the year Christian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49ers and Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles. However, Hall is indeed that valuable to the New York Jets offense.
"This was important for the Jets to get Hall locked up, because they view him as a foundational piece for this team"@Connor_J_Hughes with more on the Jets' three-year, $45.75M extension with Breece Hall pic.twitter.com/QVvRwJGJtH
— Jets Videos (@snyjets) May 8, 2026
Hall’s production speaks for itself as the most versatile weapon in the Jets backfield. While running backs Isaiah Davis and Braelon Allen showed promise, neither can match Hall’s speed on the boundary nor his receiving skills. In fact, in the last three seasons, Hall has finished within the top three in targets on the Jets, including finishing second in targets this year behind tight end Mason Taylor. Critics can dispute his injury history and his career average of four and a half yards per carry, which might not justify such a raise. But, one can’t argue that Hall is the Jets most important player on offense next to wide receiver Garrett Wilson.
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