Should the Jets move RB Breece Hall ahead of NFL trade deadline?

The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET and the Jets could potentially be sellers.

At 1-7, the Jets are in no position to be buyers after having one of the worst records in the league.

Running back Breece Hall is among the Jets players who have been the subject of trade speculation. Since last April, Hall’s name has been circulating in trade rumors. He is in the final year of his rookie contract, but because of his skills and recent play, the Jets could decide to retain Hall and perhaps find a way for him to stay with the team after the 2025 season.

Let’s look at the pros and cons of the trading floor before the trade deadline.

Pro: Getting draft capital that can help struggling Jets

Currently, the Jets only have two picks through the first two days of the 2026 NFL Draft. They traded their 2026 third-round pick to the Eagles when they acquired Haason Reddick in April 2024.

At the time, the Jets were considered playoff contenders. But after going 5-12 last year and struggling on both sides of the ball this season, they could use this extra pick to help rebuild their roster for 2026.

The Jets have received calls for Hall but are looking for at least a third-round pick, according to The Athletic. With so many teams like the Chiefs and Chargers looking for help on the backfield, Hall could be the missing piece on a contending team.

Hall, 24, is not only a dynamic player who can be a threat getting the ball out of the backfield, but he is one of the best receiving running backs in the NFL. He is 12th in rushing yards (581) and 10th in total scrimmage yards (759). He is on pace for 1,235 rushing yards, which would be a career high for the fourth-year player.

Jets coach Aaron Glenn said he has no plans to trade Hall, but everyone has a price. If the Jets don’t think they can sign Hall to an extension this offseason, they should consider moving on.

If Hall stays with the Jets and leaves in free agency, they receive a compensatory pick for 2027. However, this might not be the case as the Jets are expected to be active during the 2026 free agency period. This would offset their free agent departures and prevent them from receiving a compensatory pick.

The Jets are projected to have more than $80 million in salary cap space in 2026, according to Over the Cap. Given their track record, it’s understandable that the Jets are looking ahead to 2026 and considering acquiring assets that could help them in the future.

Cons: Trading Hall could signal team waves white flag in 2025

Hall, along with receiver Garrett Wilson, is one of the few offensive weapons the Jets have on their roster. Considering they are 25th in yards and points scored this season, moving one of your best players might not go over well in the Jets locker room.

Glenn is trying to establish a winning culture at Floham Park. What says we are determined to win by keeping one of their best young players not only for the rest of this year, but maybe next year as well?

Hall has repeatedly stated that he wants to stay with the Jets. So why not try to get him to sign a team-friendly deal?

The Jets also have the franchise tag in their arsenal, if needed. The 2026 franchise tag for a running back is projected to be $14.1 million.

If the Jets trade Hall, their running room also becomes that much thinner. They’ve likely already lost Braelon Allen for the season after he opted to have knee surgery last month. That would leave Khalil Herbert, Isaiah Davis and Kene Nwangwu as the only three running backs on the roster.

For a run-heavy team, no Hall would put even more pressure on Wilson, Justin Fields and the Jets’ passing offense that has been the worst in the NFL through the first nine weeks of the season (156.5).

Final verdict

Hall is coming off his best game of the season after finishing with 133 rushing yards and three total touchdowns in the Week 8 win over the Bengals. But that shouldn’t stop them from answering Hall’s calls.

But if the Jets and Glenn want Hall to play a significant role in their future, they should consider franchising him or signing him to a contract extension. In a passing league, running backs are a dime a dozen and productive players at the position can often be found on Days 2 and 3 of the draft. The Jets have to ask themselves: Is it worth losing Hall while trying to find another starting running back in 2026?

There is no definitive right or wrong answer, which makes this decision complicated.