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Breece Hall Urged to Ditch Jets if Given Chance in Free Agency
ESPN's Bill Barnwell says Hall should "run away and never look back" if the Jets let him hit the open market.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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The New York Jets have a lot of work to do this offseason to rebuild their depleted roster, and one of their biggest questions is what to do with star running back Breece Hall. If the Jets let Hall hit free agency, ESPN's Bill Barnwell is urging the Pro Bowl-caliber running back to leave the struggling Jets offense and find a new team, saying he should "run away and never look back."
Why it matters
Hall is one of the best dual-threat running backs in the NFL, but has been stuck with the Jets' struggling offense the past few seasons. Leaving the Jets for a better offensive environment could allow Hall to start putting up the elite numbers he's capable of.
The details
This past season, despite the Jets' offensive woes, Hall still managed 1,065 rushing yards, 4 touchdowns, and 4.4 yards per carry. He also had 350 receiving yards and a touchdown on 36 receptions. The Jets could franchise tag or re-sign Hall, but if they let him hit the open market, Barnwell is urging him to find a new team quickly.
- The 2025 NFL season just concluded.
The players
Breece Hall
A Pro Bowl-caliber running back for the New York Jets who is set to hit free agency this offseason.
Bill Barnwell
An ESPN analyst who is urging Breece Hall to leave the Jets if he gets the chance in free agency.
New York Jets
An NFL team that is facing a lot of roster rebuilding this offseason, including decisions on the future of running back Breece Hall.
What they’re saying
“But if Hall gets the chance to hit the open market, he should run away and never look back.”
— Bill Barnwell, ESPN Analyst (ESPN)
What’s next
The Jets will need to decide whether to franchise tag, re-sign, or let Breece Hall hit free agency in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
This situation highlights the difficult decisions NFL teams face in retaining their top talent, especially when that talent is stuck on a struggling team. Hall's potential departure could be a major blow to the Jets, but also a chance for him to thrive elsewhere.
