The Jets signed Breece Hall to a three-year contract extension instead of using the franchise tag for 2026. This move secures Hall as one of the highest-paid running backs in the league.
Key points
Breece Hall is the Jets' first 1,000-yard runner since 2015.
The Jets signed Hall to a three-year contract extension.
Hall is now one of the highest-paid running backs in the league.
The contract extension secures Hall's future with the Jets.
In a season marked by futility, the Jets found a shimmer of light in their backfield.
Breece Hall became the franchise's first 1,000-yard runner since Chris Ivory accomplished the feat in 2015. For his efforts, he was rewarded handsomely; New York locked him down for the 2026 season on the franchise tag, making him one of the highest-paid tailbacks in the league.
On Friday, the Jets front office took their praise for the elusive tailback one step further. Hall and New York agreed on terms to a three-year contract extension that will lock him down for the foreseeable future, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
A 2022 second-round pick, Hall has shined as a runner and receiver on lackluster Jets offenses. He'll look to put forth similarly inspired showings in Frank Reich's new-look attack in 2026 and beyond.
With that, here's what you need to know about Hall's latest pact with New York.
Q&A
Why did the Jets choose to extend Breece Hall's contract instead of using the franchise tag?
The Jets opted for a long-term contract extension to secure Breece Hall's services and reward his performance as a key player.
What are the details of Breece Hall's contract extension with the Jets?
Breece Hall's contract extension is a three-year deal that ensures he remains with the Jets for the foreseeable future.
How does Breece Hall's contract extension affect his status among NFL running backs?
The extension positions Breece Hall as one of the highest-paid running backs in the league, reflecting his significant contributions.
When will Breece Hall's new contract with the Jets take effect?
Breece Hall's new contract extension will take effect for the 2026 season.
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Hall's contract will see him collect $15.25 million average annual value (AAV), the third-highest mark among tailbacks. It represents quite the leap from his rookie deal, which saw him earn about $2.25 million per season.
Of the $45.75 million total, more than 60 percent of it -- $29 million -- will be guaranteed. That is the fourth-best mark among RBs, trailing only Jeremiyah Love ($53,869,434), Saquon Barkley ($36 million) and Ashton Jeanty ($35,898,312).
With his deal, Hall leapfrogs noted runners Derrick Henry, Jonathan Taylor and James Cook in yearly salary. He was slated to take home a little more than $14 million in 2026 when New York tagged him. By agreeing to a long-term extension, he locks down his future with the team that drafted. Assuming he sees out his deal with the Jets, he'll be in the Big Apple through the 2029 season.
In terms of roster construction, New York hasn't gotten a whole lot right in recent years. It found a gem in Hall, though -- one of the NFL's most productive two-way running backs.
Hall eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in his career in 2025. His per-carry production hasn't quite reached his 2022 heights. But the Jets' roster hasn't offered him a lot of support. Defenses largely ignored New York's pass game in 2025, unconvinced by Justin Fields, Tyrod Taylor and Brady Cook's exploits. They were right to be skeptical -- the Jets tallied just 2,784 yards and 15 touchdowns last year, the worst marks in the league. Their 75.0 passer rating ranked second-worst, only trailing the Browns.
Simply, Hall's production while facing loaded boxes suggests he could dazzle in a more explosive landscape. New York hopes to build an improved attack in the future, adding TE Kenyon Sadiq and WR Omar Cooper Jr. in the 2026 Draft. It also signed Geno Smith on a prove-it deal, hoping he rediscover the form that helped him earn two Pro Bowl appearances while with the Seahawks. The Jets figure to add a young quarterback in the next few seasons -- Arch Manning and Dante Moore are expected to hear their names called early in the 2027 Draft. And they already have Garrett Wilson, a gifted offensive talent in his own right.
Still just 24, Hall is a candidate to burst as New York's roster improves. He hasn't necessarily performed to the level his contract would suggest thus far. But a lot of that can be chalked down to circumstance. For his career, Hall is averaging more than 1,500 scrimmage yards per 17-game season. That's an eminently valuable talent to have on your team.
Few offensive environments have been worse than the Jets' in recent campaigns. New York is banking on Hall to take a leap as his situation improves.
There were suggestions that Hall's place at the top of New York's RB snake could be under threat from youngster Braelon Allen ahead of the 2025 season. That didn't quite come to fruition; Allen recorded just 18 carries for 76 yards and a touchdown before injuring his MCL in Week 4. He missed the rest of the season as a result of the ailment.
Hall is the unquestioned No. 1 in the Jets RB depth chart entering the 2026 season. Allen is expected to slot in as RB2, with his bruising running style making him an ideal third-down option. Isaiah Davis will look to compete with Allen for second-string duties; he has averaged 5.6 yards per carry across limited touches in his two-year career.
