49ers-Jets Trade Proposal: Breece Hall for a 3rd-Round Pick, NFL Writer Speculates
Is this a smart move for both teams?
As the New York Jets shift their focus toward the 2025 season, running back Breece Hall’s future remains uncertain.
Entering the final year of his rookie contract after being drafted in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Hall has shown moments of brilliance but has yet to fully develop into a star. Although productive at times, there are questions surrounding whether the Jets will be willing to extend a second contract to a running back, especially given their current sub-.500 standing. While the Jets’ front office hasn’t shown signs of moving on from Hall, trade rumors have still circulated.
On the other hand, Grant Cohn from 49ers on SI speculates that the San Francisco 49ers could be interested in acquiring Hall, potentially offering a third-round pick in return. Cohn suggests that Hall could eventually take over as the heir to superstar Christian McCaffrey, whose injury history could make the 49ers wary of his long-term future.
Cohn points out that Hall has played for a struggling Jets team, and a change of scenery could help him reach his potential, much like McCaffrey’s career blossomed after his trade from Carolina to San Francisco. Similarly, Saquon Barkley thrived after moving from the Giants to the Eagles.
“If the 49ers can get him for a mid-round pick, why not?” Cohn argues, suggesting that Hall could provide similar production to McCaffrey at a fraction of the cost, with the added benefit of offering more durability. Given McCaffrey’s injury history, the 49ers might even be more inclined to offer Hall the long-term contract he’s seeking, something the Jets may not be willing to do.
However, it’s worth noting that there’s no indication that New York is actively looking to trade Hall, nor is it clear whether the 49ers are willing to part with a third-round pick for him.
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