The New York Jets are at a pivotal crossroads after a difficult 2025 season, shifting from a win-now mentality to a necessary rebuild. Financial clarity is now the priority, which means making difficult decisions about veteran exits to address a significant dead-cap burden. While Breece Hall remains an elite playmaker with exceptional vision and versatility, analysts argue that committing to a high-priced second contract for a running back carries substantial risk.
With Braelon Allen showing potential as a cost-effective alternative and the market saturated with options, some believe letting Hall walk could provide the strategic flexibility needed to protect the team's long-term interests and potentially secure compensatory draft assets.
General Manager Darren Moughey has now clarified the team's immediate intentions regarding its star back.
According to Mike Garafolo on X, GM Darren Moughey on RB Breece Hall: ”The tags are an option,” and when asked again after that, he says they will tag him if they cannot reach a long-term deal by March 3.
This approach ensures that even if a multi-year extension remains elusive, the Jets can retain one of their most explosive offensive weapons for the 2026 campaign while they navigate the early stages of their roster overhaul.
This decision comes as former Jets teammates find success elsewhere, most notably Aaron Rodgers, who recently led the Pittsburgh Steelers to a playoff berth.
Hall even took to social media to praise his former quarterback's late-game heroics, noting that the veteran still possesses the ability to perform in high-pressure moments.
As the Jets look to stabilize their own locker room, securing Hall’s future, either through the tag or a new dealremains a top priority for a front office trying to balance competitive talent with positional economics.
