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NFL·May 9, 2026 06:07 PM ET

Jets extend Breece Hall after offseason franchise tag

New York keeps its lead back in place.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 91 min read
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What happened: NFL Network's Ian Rapoport listed the Jets' extension of Breece Hall as the lead item in a Saturday headline roundup. Hall had been tagged by New York in March at $14.293 million for the 2026 season while the sides continued long-term negotiations. The new deal keeps the running back with the Jets ahead of the 2026 schedule release on May 14.

Why it matters: This is a significant offseason move for a Jets team that chose to keep Hall rather than let him play out the tag or test the market. A long-term deal gives New York cost certainty around one of its core skill players as it builds toward the 2026 season, reinforcing the same priority highlighted in Wire Report's earlier coverage of Hall's extension.

By the numbers: Contract: 3 years, $45.75 million. Average annual value: $15.25 million. Previous tag value for 2026: $14.293 million.

What to watch: Watch for the full contract structure, including guarantees and cap layout, once more details are reported. The Jets' 2026 schedule will be released Thursday, May 14 at 8 p.m. ET, which should add context to how quickly this offseason core will be tested.

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