Breece Hall back after injury scare as Jets face trade talk

New York Jets running back Breece Hall briefly left the field with an apparent injury during Sunday’s Week 5 game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium but returned to play, even as trade speculation and contract uncertainty swirl around him amid a winless start to the season. Hall, in the final year of his rookie contract, was evaluated by trainers after a breakaway run that ended in a fumble late in the second quarter, then returned to the bench and began the second half on the field.

The 24 year old had rushed for 78 yards on nine carries and caught one pass for eight yards before the fumble, which occurred on first-and-10 from the Dallas 23 and was recovered by the Cowboys. He was assessed in the medical tent and appeared shaken but moved to the sideline under his own power. On the first play after halftime Hall ran for 17 yards. Team injury updates offered no additional detail immediately after the game.

Hall’s on-field availability is particularly significant because the Jets’ depth at running back has been weakened by an injury to Braelon Allen. Allen is expected to be sidelined with a knee injury for roughly eight to 12 weeks, according to team medical updates,...