Jets insider sets the record straight on reported Breece Hall contract extension number

Now that the 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone, all eyes turn to New York Jets running back Breece Hall, who will play out next season on the franchise tag. After that, he's scheduled to hit unrestricted free agency in 2027.

General manager Darren Mougey made it clear multiple times that New York would resume long-term contract negotiations after the NFL Draft, and that time has come.

A recent report from WFAN's Boomer Esiason suggested that the most recent offer from the Jets to Hall's camp is a four-year, $60 million deal. A contract of that size would make the Jets running back the third highest-paid player at his position in the league, tied with Baltimore Ravens star Derrick Henry.

But Jets insider Connor Hughes refuted the report from Esiason and claims that the $60 million is something neither side has offered or asked for in negotiations.

Connor Hughes refutes reported Breece Hall contract extension update

Hughes took to X on Tuesday afternoon to push back on the notion that the Jets offered Hall a four-year deal worth $60 million, and also provided a positive update on the negotiations between Hall's representation and New York's front office.

"Looked into the report the Jets offered Breece Hall a four-year, $60m extension. Sources on both ends of the negotiation insist that was never on the table. Hall & the Jets would like to get something done. I’d expect them to re-engage soon to try to find common ground. That specific deal, though, was not presented, they say."

Connor Hughes

So, on a positive note, it's not like Hall, and his agents are turning down an offer of $15 million per year to re-sign with the Jets. That number was likely just conjecture on Esiason's end, given Hall's current salary on the franchise tag.

It even sounds like negotiations are in a good place, with Hughes noting both sides are interested in getting a long-term deal done. Hopefully, discussions will pick up again soon.

The fact of the matter is, the Jets should want to get an extension done with their 2022 second-round pick. He's not necessarily a star running back, but is absolutely in the tier below, and could reach those heights with a consistent passing attack to take some of the focus off of him.

Hall could be primed for a career year in 2026, thanks to a still stellar offensive line, competency at the quarterback position in Geno Smith, and a revamped ground attack designed by new offensive coordinator Frank Reich.

For the Jets' sake, they should try to get a deal done before a potential breakout season. Signing him to a similar contract as New Orleans Saints running back Travis Etienne (four years, $48 million) sounds reasonable for both sides.

Otherwise, they'll be searching for a new running back in 2027, and the Jets should be working to fill the holes they already have on their roster, not creating new ones.

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