Braelon Allen already has the Jets thinking about major offensive change

Being healthy, as New York Jets running back Braelon Allen is witnessing firsthand, is the easiest way to remind fans that you exist.

Luckily for Allen, Jets coach Aaron Glenn never forgot about the third-year running back.

Allen, who missed most of last season with an MCL injury, has been a full participant in offseason workouts. He and Isaiah Davis are both expected to factor into the Jets’ offense behind the newly extended Breece Hall.

Speaking with reporters this week, Glenn confirmed that he wants to use Allen far more in the passing game.

“That was the vision with him, Breece Hall and Isaiah Davis last year,” Glenn said. “Obviously, we hated to see him go down with the injury, but, man, it’s good to see him out there with us.”

What impact can Braelon Allen have on the 2026 New York Jets?

Hearing Glenn say that the Jets always intended to throw Allen’s way is interesting, only because his three-plus games last year say otherwise.

Allen caught 19 passes for 148 yards and a touchdown as a rookie. However, Justin Fields only threw Allen’s way three times before his Week 4 knee injury. 

If Allen can prove himself as a receiver, he’ll quickly find a place in new offensive coordinator Frank Reich’s system.

Reich has extensive experience with receiving running backs, most notably Danny Woodhead with the Chargers and Darren Sproles with the Eagles. 

Neither running back led their team in rushing yards, although Woodhead had 755 receiving yards on 80 catches for Reich in 2015. 

Additionally, Nyheim Hines averaged 68 catches in four seasons with Reich on the Colts.

The door is open for Allen, who doesn’t turn 23 until January.

“I feel like I am versatile, a versatile player and can do a lot of things,” Allen said. “That just happens to be my superpower.”

That’s a trait the Jets will happily take as they chase their first winning season in over a decade. Hall has a new contract, while Allen and Davis both have two years of team control remaining.

Allen and Davis are eligible for new contracts next spring. Now is the time for the duo to ensure that the entire league knows just what they can do with the ball in their hands.

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