Jets Extend Breece Hall for 3 Years, Up to $45.76M

The New York Jets secured the future of star running back Breece Hall on Friday, agreeing to a three-year contract extension worth up to $45.76 million that keeps him with the team through the 2028 season.

NFL insider Jordan Schultz first reported the deal, which Hall quickly confirmed on X. The agreement replaces the nonexclusive franchise tag the Jets applied earlier this offseason, guaranteeing Hall $14.29 million for the 2026 season. According to ESPN's Rich Cimini, the extension includes $29 million in guarantees, paid out over the next two years, with incentives available in the third year that could push the average annual value to $15.25 million. That figure ranks Hall third among NFL running backs in annual salary, behind only Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles and Christian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49ers.

The Jets faced a July 15 deadline to finalize a long-term pact after using the tag to prevent Hall from becoming an unrestricted free agent. Reports of a four-year, $60 million offer circulated earlier in the week but were debunked by SNY's Connor Hughes, who said sources on both sides confirmed it was never on the table. General manager Darren Mougey...