Breece Hall’s most impressive season with the New York Jets was arguably his rookie year when he played just seven games before suffering an injury. At the time, he looked like a second-round steal and a potential long-term centerpiece of the offense. However, despite his talent, his performance declined in his second and third seasons, partly due to a weak offensive line.
A key issue for the Jets is that they need Hall to be a versatile back—effective both as a runner and a receiving threat. However, his struggles catching the ball have been a concern. While he recorded 57 receptions in 2024, he also dropped nine of his 76 targets, highlighting an area in need of improvement.
Bumbling 11.8 percent of the balls thrown your way is no way to earn the trust of the coaching staff or quarterback.
Head coach Aaron Glenn has an interesting idea about how the Jets might use Breece Hall
Despite running behind a weak offensive line, Breece Hall has maintained an impressive 4.6 yards per carry and has stayed mostly healthy since his rookie-year injury. Over the past two seasons, he has averaged 2.2 yards before contact and another 2.2 yards after, often creating his own rushing opportunities—a trend that may need to continue.
However, Hall’s future with the Jets is uncertain. Based on recent comments from new head coach Aaron Glenn, there is speculation that the team could trade him before his contract expires next season. Glenn suggested that Hall won’t be the featured back but instead part of a rotation, raising questions about his long-term role in New York.
According to ESPN’s Rich Cimini, Aaron Glenn commented at this week’s NFL meetings, “I think, mentally, he’s in a good place, but I would say that we have three running backs on this team that we’re going to utilize as much as possible.”
Hall may be a great player, but in today’s NFL, relying on multiple quality running backs is the smarter approach. Teams that depend too heavily on a single featured back risk losing a significant part of their offense if that player gets injured—a common occurrence at the position. Few running backs, like Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles, are true workhorses. A rotation is often the best strategy.
Hall’s backups, Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis, are also solid options. Davis had limited opportunities in 2024, carrying the ball just 30 times, but he impressed with a 5.8 yards-per-carry average. Allen adds versatility and is a reliable receiving option out of the backfield.
Trading Hall could make sense if the Jets already know they won’t re-sign him after 2025, but they shouldn’t expect a significant return. The value of running backs has declined over the past decade, and while having a great one is a luxury, the position is also prone to rapid declines in production.
That said, using a rotation early in the season could help keep Hall fresh for when it matters most. If the Jets exceed expectations and make a playoff push, that’s when Hall’s impact will be most valuable—and when he’ll have the best chance to prove he’s worth a long-term investment.
