Trade rumors and speculation have been swirling around New York Jets running back Breece Hall all year long, and for good reason.
During the offseason, head coach Aaron Glenn's comment about using a three-man committee in the backfield kicked things off, although that has not come to fruition and instead Hall has dominated work in the Jets' running backs room.
However, the simple fact that Hall is in a contract year and on a team that is going nowhere is enough to continue to fuel rumors and speculation that he might get dealt at the trade deadline.
When asked about his future with the Jets, Hall made it quite clear he wants to remain in New York for the long haul.
"I’m here, I wanna be here. I wanna be a New York Jet," Hall told reporters on Friday, according to The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt.
While we appreciate Hall's loyalty, the Jets would be crazy to keep him.
It makes no sense for a team like the Jets that is rebuilding and far away from competing to pay any semblance of significant money to Hall.
Knowing that, New York should acquire any draft capital it can for Hall before he potentially leaves in free agency for nothing in 2026.
Hall should get a good haul for the Jets in a trade, too, as he's off to a strong start to the season with 501 yards from scrimmage, including 351 on the ground. Put Hall on a more competent offense and those numbers would be even better.
Is it crazy to think the Jets could hang on to Hall?
Not really, as he's just 24 years old and will still be in his prime if the Jets can get it together in the next few years.
But the right move right now is to deal Hall and add a pick to help get the rebuild in New York moving.
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