As the 2025 NFL trade deadline approaches next week, the New York Jets find themselves at a crossroads, and one of the biggest questions looming over Florham Park involves star running back Breece Hall.
Hall is coming off arguably his best performance since 2023, having rushed for a season-high 133 yards and two touchdowns last week against the Bengals. It was a reminder of his explosiveness and playmaking ability, and perhaps a boost to his trade value at just the right time.
But with the Jets sitting at 1–7, the organization faces a tricky question: Is now the time to move one of their most talented players?
The Case for Trading Breece Hall
If the idea of trading Hall was being discussed when the Jets were winless, one big game shouldn’t suddenly change the front office’s perspective. The logic remains the same — if Hall isn’t part of the long-term plan, the Jets should explore his market value now, when it’s at its peak.
At just 24 years old, Hall still has plenty of upside and could thrive in a more stable, contending environment. However, running back value across the league continues to trend downward, and Hall’s injury history, coupled with the lack of a 1,000-yard rushing season in his career, raises fair questions about a potential long-term commitment.
If new head coach Aaron Glenn and the Jets’ front office view Hall as part of the “previous regime’s core,” they may see this as the best opportunity to reset and stockpile assets for the rebuild.
What It Would Take To Trade Hall
According to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, Hall’s trade value has risen significantly in recent weeks:
“Maybe the most interesting one here, though, is Breece Hall, who’s the centerpiece of the offense,” Breer wrote. “There might’ve been a point this summer where he’d have gone for a fourth-rounder, but, at this point, even on an expiring deal, it’ll take a Day 2 pick to pry him from the Jets.”
That means any team looking to acquire Hall would likely need to surrender a second- or third-round pick, which is a steep price in today’s running back market but one that might make sense for a contender in win-now mode looking to add playmakers in any way they can.
Possible Trade Destinations for Hall
Several playoff hopefuls could use a dynamic back like Hall to elevate their offenses:
- Kansas City Chiefs: Still searching for consistent production behind Patrick Mahomes, Hall could provide balance to the Chiefs’ offense.
- Los Angeles Chargers: With uncertainty at running back, mainly due to injuries, Hall could give Justin Herbert a reliable weapon as a receiver out of the backfield and add explosiveness to a struggling run game.
- Houston Texans: With a young offense led by C.J. Stroud and ongoing uncertainty around Joe Mixon, Hall could form one of the league’s most dangerous backfield duos with Stroud and give Houston another big-play threat while also complementing ascending rookie Woody Marks.
Each of these teams has both the need and the draft capital to make a deal work if the Jets decide to listen.
The Case for Keeping Hall
Of course, there’s another side to the conversation. Hall is one of the few proven playmakers on the Jets’ roster, and if the new regime sees him as part of their foundation, it might make more sense to extend him rather than trade him.
Locking him into a reasonable, incentive-laden contract could provide stability for the offense while allowing Glenn to continue building around a young core. For a franchise still trying to find its offensive identity, moving Hall might create more questions than answers.
Final Thoughts
With the trade deadline looming, the Jets find themselves in a familiar place, being caught between building for the future and trying to salvage the present.
Whether they decide to cash in on Hall’s value or commit to him as part of their long-term core, the decision will send a strong message about where this team is heading under Aaron Glenn.
Either way, Hall’s name will be one of the most intriguing to watch as the clock ticks down toward the 2025 trade deadline.
