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NY Jets Franchise Tag RB Breece Hall
Sides continue contract talks as Hall remains with team for 2026 season
Mar. 4, 2026 at 3:50pm
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The New York Jets have placed the nonexclusive franchise tag on running back Breece Hall, ensuring he will remain with the team for the 2026 season as they continue to negotiate a long-term contract extension. The tag will pay Hall $14.293 million for the upcoming season unless a multi-year deal is reached by July 15.
Why it matters
Retaining Hall is a priority for the Jets as he has emerged as one of the top young running backs in the NFL. The franchise tag allows the team to keep him while they work on a long-term agreement, preventing him from reaching free agency. This move signals the Jets' commitment to building around Hall as a core part of their offense.
The details
The Jets have used the franchise tag for the first time since 2021, when they applied it to safety Marcus Maye. The nonexclusive tag means Hall can still negotiate with other teams, but the Jets would have the right to match any offer or receive two first-round draft picks as compensation if he signs elsewhere. Negotiations on a multi-year deal have been ongoing, but the sides were unable to reach an agreement before the deadline.
- The Jets applied the franchise tag on March 4, 2026.
- Hall and the Jets have until July 15, 2026 to reach a long-term contract extension.
The players
Breece Hall
A standout running back for the New York Jets who is coming off a career-best 1,065 rushing yards in 2025.
Darren Mougey
The general manager of the New York Jets who has emphasized the team's desire to keep Hall long-term.
What they’re saying
“We'll find a way to keep Breece here if we can't get a deal done. The tags are an option. Ideally, we'd find a way to get a deal done and keep Breece around. I think I've said that for the last year since I've got here. Breece is a good player. We want to find a way to keep him around.”
— Darren Mougey, General Manager, New York Jets
“Tagged: As the Jets and RB Breece Hall continue to try to hammer out a lucrative long-term deal, New York is placing the $14.293 million franchise tag on its standout running back, per sources. The tag is designed as a placeholder until the two sides can reach agreement.”
— Adam Schefter
What’s next
The Jets and Breece Hall have until July 15, 2026 to reach a long-term contract extension. If no deal is reached by that deadline, Hall will play the 2026 season on the $14.293 million franchise tag.
The takeaway
The Jets' decision to franchise tag Breece Hall demonstrates their commitment to keeping one of the NFL's top young running backs in New York. While contract negotiations continue, the tag ensures Hall will remain with the team for at least the 2026 season as they work towards a long-term agreement.
