Jets agree to three year contract extension with Breece Hall

TL;DR

The New York Jets have signed running back Breece Hall to a three-year contract extension, making him one of the highest-paid players at his position. This move reflects the Jets' strategy to build a strong offensive team around a potential first-round quarterback pick in 2027.

Key points

Breece Hall signed a three-year contract extension with the Jets
Hall now has the third highest annual salary for running backs
The Jets are focusing on building a strong offensive team
The team has more salary cap space after clearing bad contracts
Hall is seen as a key player for the Jets' future plans

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Dec 28, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) runs the ball against New England Patriots safety Craig Woodson (31) during the second half of the game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images After the NFL Draft, one of the top business items for the Jets was working out a long-term contract extension with running back Breece Hall. Hall was given the franchise tag at the start of the offseason, but the team had indicated that getting a deal done was a priority. Hall has agreed to a three year extension. This is a big payday for Hall. As noted, it gives him the third highest annual salary in the league at the running back position. It’s difficult to say that Hall’s performance to date justifies a salary in that stratosphere. But I still think this deal makes sense from the Jets’ perspective. You can make a pretty strong case that Hall is worth more to the Jets than he is to most other teams. After years of tight salary cap situations, the Jets have finally worked most of the bad money off their books. They have few veterans on big contracts, giving them more cap space than they could likely spend the last couple of years. What the Jets need are quality players. They particularly want quality on offense where they are looking to build a solid infrastructure around a likely first round pick at quarterback in 2027. Thus being willing to stretch financially to keep a good weapon like Hall is logical.

Q&A

What is the value of Breece Hall's new contract with the Jets?

Breece Hall's new contract extension gives him the third highest annual salary among running backs in the NFL.

Why did the Jets prioritize extending Breece Hall's contract?

The Jets prioritized Hall's extension to secure a key offensive player as they aim to build a strong team around a likely first-round quarterback pick in 2027.

How does Breece Hall's performance justify his new salary?

While Hall's performance has been strong, there is debate about whether it fully justifies a salary in the top tier for running backs, but he is considered more valuable to the Jets than to many other teams.