Jets to Use Transition Tag on RB Breece Hall

As the NFL offseason approaches, the New York Jets are poised to use the transition tag on star running back Breece Hall to retain control amid expectations of a lucrative free agency market for the 24-year-old. League sources indicate the team views the tag as a strategic placeholder, allowing them to match any offer sheet from other clubs without committing to a long-term deal immediately.

Hall, entering the final year of his rookie contract, delivered a breakout performance in 2025 despite playing on an offense that ranked 29th in total yards and last in passing. He rushed for 1,065 yards and four touchdowns while adding 350 receiving yards and one more score, totaling 1,415 yards from scrimmage and five touchdowns overall. This marked his first 1,000-yard rushing season and solidified his status as the Jets' most productive offensive player, even as the team navigated quarterback instability and trade rumors involving him during the season.

The Jets have until the March 3 tagging deadline to act, with three primary paths to keep Hall: negotiating a multiyear extension, applying the nonexclusive franchise tag at approximately $14.5 million for 2026, or opting for the...