After the 2025 NFL trade deadline passed, Breece Hall was the last man standing with the New York Jets. Hall watched as both Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams were traded away, making him the physical embodiment of that Will Smith gif from the end of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."
Hall finished out the season with the Jets and now has an opportunity for a change of scenery as well. If his comments Saturday are any indication, Hall seems very open to the possibility of playing elsewhere in the immediate future.
When asked how he's feeling about the Jets in the long-term, Hall didn't exactly commit to the franchise. He told the New York Post, "I don't know," before adding, “I’ve addressed this for the last six, seven months now. But now I’m just kind of like whatever happens, happens.”
It's not the strongest response, though one that probably hints at Hall testing the free-agent waters. While Hall wasn't traded at the deadline, there were rumors the Jets tried to move the 24-year-old running back. There were also rumors that Hall wanted out of New York. Neither side got their wish, as Hall remained on the team the rest of the season.
That wasn't Hall's desired outcome, but he still turned in a solid season. Hall rushed for a career-high 1,065 yards in 2025, scoring four touchdowns. He also caught 36 passes for 350 yards and one receiving score. While Hall didn't score much, it's tough to put that on him. The Jets ranked 29th in points scored last season.
That's been pretty consistent during Hall's tenure with the team. In his four years with the Jets, the highest the team has ranked in points scored is 24th. Hall — a former second-round pick — has shown potential, but has constantly been saddled with terrible offensive environments.
This offseason will provide Hall the chance to prove he's been held back by poor situations. Hall is among the best running backs on the market, and could join a strong team ahead of the 2026 NFL season. With a stronger quarterback, and a better line, Hall might be on the verge of a true breakout season.
That feels ... unlikely ... to happen if he sticks with the Jets. New York appears deep in a rebuild after last year's big free-agent signing Justin Fields failed to progress. The Jets pick second in the 2026 NFL Draft and could be looking to grab a quarterback with that pick. While some rookies have shown the ability to immediately lift a franchise — see Jayden Daniels' rookie year — that's not the common experience — see Caleb Williams and Drake Maye in their rookie seasons.
Hall is definitely aware of that, and could prioritize going to a situation where he can both thrive and win games. He hasn't done much of the latter over his career. Hall is just 22-46 since being drafted by the Jets.
After four years of losing, it certainly sounds like the running back is ready for a change.