Jets agree to new deal with RB Breece Hall

New York Jets running back Breece Hall. Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Jets agree to new deal with RB Breece Hall, banking on his versatility

By Mike J. Asti | Last updated May 8, 2026 3:57 PM ET

To keep one of their key pieces around beyond the 2026 season, the New York Jets agreed to a new three-year deal with running back Breece Hall.

First reported by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the contract is reportedly worth up to $47.75 million and for $15.25 million per year.

And after trading away multiple former top picks last season, signaling a new era and another rebuild for the franchise, the Jets have drawn the line with Hall, deciding to lock him down instead of allowing him to stay on the franchise tag for one year.

"Cried for the first time since I tore my ACL. This day really hit different for me man," wrote Hall on social media.

Breece Hall is coming off his best NFL season yet

The decision to retain Hall, 24, in the fold provides New York with a stable ground game. Hall, who still has tons of upside and has yet to hit his prime, is coming off his best NFL season to date. He surpassed 1,000 yards for the first time as a pro, racking up 1,065.

Jets, RB Breece Hall agree to 3-year, $45.75M extension. (via @rapsheet) pic.twitter.com/z8ptAsOo0A
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Hall scored five total touchdowns, including one as a pass catcher. He made 36 receptions for 350 yards.

Breece Hall has tremendous upside due to his versatility

A former two-time Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year at Iowa State, Hall has accumulated 3,398 rushing yards in four seasons since being drafted by the Jets with the 36th overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. He holds a 4.7 career yards per carry and has scored 18 touchdowns in 56 games (50 starts).

Showing his dual-threat versatility, Hall has caught 188 passes for 1,642 yards with nine touchdowns as a receiver.

Mike J. Asti

Mike Asti is an experienced media personality and journalist with a vast resume and skillset, most notably from time with TribLIVE Radio and WPXI-TV. Asti now serves as the Managing Editor of WV Sports Now, where he leads the coverage of WVU sports. He has also covered the Steelers, Penguins, Pirates and other teams within the Pittsburgh market

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