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Jets Sign Breece Hall to $45.75M, 3rd-Highest Paid RB

5/10/2026

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Summary

Hall Signs Extension

Jets signed Breece Hall to a three-year, $45.75 million extension averaging $15.25 million per year.
The deal makes Hall the third-highest-paid running back, behind Saquon Barkley and Christian McCaffrey.
It replaces a franchise tag that would have paid Hall about $14.2 million for 2026.
Hall posted on X thanking fans, noting 5,040 scrimmage yards, 27 touchdowns in 56 games over four seasons, and saying he cried since his 2022 ACL tear.

Summary

Hall Extends

Agent Nicole Lynn of Klutch Sports secured a three-year, $45.75 million extension for Hall.
The Jets rejected Kansas City Chiefs’ fourth-round pick offer, demanding at least a third-round selection.
Had the franchise tag been applied, Hall would have earned $14.29 million in 2026 before the extension.
Head coach Aaron Glenn, entering his second season, expects Hall to anchor an offense with quarterback Geno Smith and receiver Garrett Wilson.

Summary

Hall Tagged

The Jets placed franchise tags on Hall, George Pickens and Kyle Pitts, requiring new contracts by July 15.
Offensive coordinator Frank Reich plans to increase Hall’s involvement in the passing game after his 36 receptions last season.
The Jets drafted tight end Kenyon Sadiq and wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. in the first round, adding weapons for Hall’s offense.

History

Historical Context

The 1993 collective bargaining agreement created a hard NFL salary cap of $34.6 million for the 1994 season, forcing teams like the Kansas City Chiefs to balance draft picks with veteran contracts. Decades later, the New York Jets used that cap framework to sign running back Breece Hall to a $45.75 million extension in 2024, illustrating how cap management still shapes star deals.

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Hall Signs Extension

Jets signed Breece Hall to a three-year, $45.75 million extension averaging $15.25 million per year.
The deal makes Hall the third-highest-paid running back, behind Saquon Barkley and Christian McCaffrey.
It replaces a franchise tag that would have paid Hall about $14.2 million for 2026.
Hall posted on X thanking fans, noting 5,040 scrimmage yards, 27 touchdowns in 56 games over four seasons, and saying he cried since his 2022 ACL tear.

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