Jets Aim to Extend Breece Hall with $12.25M Contract

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The New York Jets are looking to sign running back Breece Hall to a contract extension worth around $12.25 million per year, which would put him among the top-paid players at his position. The Jets have the salary cap space to make such a deal work and are motivated to keep Hall, a 25-year-old star, as they continue rebuilding their roster.

Why it matters

Retaining Hall is a key priority for the Jets this offseason as they look to build a contender around their young core of talent. Keeping their star running back on a long-term deal would provide stability and continuity for the offense as the team aims to end its playoff drought.

The details

According to ESPN's Rich Cimini, the Jets want to sign Hall to an extension before he hits free agency, with the running back seeking a deal worth $12.25 million per year. That would put him among the top five highest-paid players at his position. The Jets have the leverage to use the franchise or transition tag on Hall if needed, but they're likely to work out a new long-term contract that pays him as a top-tier running back.

• Hall is set to hit free agency after four seasons with the Jets.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The Jets will need to negotiate a contract extension with Breece Hall before he hits free agency. If they can't reach a deal, the team may use the franchise or transition tag to keep him off the open market.