Jets Likely to Trade Key Player Prior to the 2025 NFL Season

Jets Expected to Trade Star Running Back Before 2025 NFL Season

The New York Jets currently have a crowded running back room, with Breece Hall, Braelon Allen, and Isaiah Davis all proving they can be effective NFL ball carriers. This surplus has led one NFL writer to predict that the Jets will trade one of their standout players at the running back position before the 2025 NFL season begins.

Jets Likely to Trade RB Breece Hall Ahead of 2025 Season

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn, who saw the benefits of having two productive running backs in defined roles during his time with the Detroit Lions, may see this as a reason for the Jets to part with one of their talented backs. Conor Orr of Sports Illustrated predicts the team will trade Breece Hall before the season kicks off.

Orr suggests that several teams in need of a running back, including the Bengals, Chiefs, Texans, and Cowboys, will look to upgrade their backfield after training camp. The Jets, in turn, could choose to pair Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis with a veteran running back still available on the market, possibly someone like Jamaal Williams, whom Glenn worked with in Detroit.

Hall has shown the potential to be a dynamic player, especially during his standout 2023 season with 1,585 total yards and eight touchdowns, just a year after recovering from a torn ACL. However, his efficiency dipped from 4.46 yards per carry (YPC) in 2023 to 4.19 YPC last year, combined with the strong performances from Allen and Davis, which could make Hall expendable entering the new season.

Which Teams Could Trade for Breece Hall?

Hall has established himself as a reliable three-down back, with no season averaging less than 4.0 YPC and 133 career receptions. Orr mentions teams like the Bengals, Chiefs, and Texans as potential suitors for Hall’s services in 2025.

The Dallas Cowboys, known for making aggressive trades, could also be a good fit. The Cowboys acquired disgruntled WR George Pickens from the Steelers earlier this offseason and may look to bolster their running back group, which currently includes veterans Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders. Despite having these veterans, the Cowboys face competition from rookies Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah for playing time, and their running back room could be one of the weakest in the league if they head into the 2025 season with their current setup.

Hall could be a significant upgrade for Dallas, providing a boost to the Cowboys’ rushing attack and creating more opportunities for Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb in the passing game. While it’s unclear if Hall has fallen out of favor with the Jets’ new coaching staff, trading him now could be a smart move, especially considering the depth behind him and the likelihood that he’ll seek a big contract next offseason.