Jets running back Breece Hall has signed his multi-year extension, the team announced Monday.
Hall’s extension is three years and worth $43.5 million.
“We’re excited to get this deal done with Breece,” General Manager Darren Mougey said in a statement. “His impact on the field speaks for itself, and we’re excited to have him be a part of our future. This agreement reflects [owners] Woody and Christopher’s belief in our vision and continued commitment to building a team positioned for long-term success.”
The Jets traded stars Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner before the trade deadline last season, and Hall’s name was mentioned in trade talks. Instead, he signed a deal that guarantees him $29 million and with a yearly average of $14.5 million that ranks fourth in the NFL among running backs.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue my career with the Jets,” Hall said in a statement. “Through it all, this organization and our fanbase have continued to believe in me. This is where I want to be. I believe in what we’re building, and I’m appreciative of Woody, Darren, and AG [head coach Aaron Glenn] for their continued trust in me. Let’s get to work.”
The Jets made Hal a second-round pick in 2022, and he has gained 5,040 yards from scrimmage.
“I’ve said all along I wanted Breece to be here,” Glenn said in a statement. “He’s a good football player that can help us win games. He has shown the ability to consistently make plays and have real impact on the outcome of games. We’re excited to keep him here as we continue to build a team that can compete each week.”
The Jets have made another tweak to their roster in the wake of their rookie minicamp.
They announced that they have signed linebacker Jaden Keller. Linebacker Ochaun Mathis was waived in a corresponding move.
Keller was one of 31 rookie free agents who took part in the team’s minicamp on a tryout basis. He appeared in 52 games at Virginia Tech over the last four seasons and compiled 181 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries for the Hokies.
Mathis was a 2023 sixth-round pick of the Rams and he finished last season on the Jets’ practice squad. He played 14 games for the Rams, Patriots and Eagles in 2023 and 2024.
The Jets added a veteran offensive lineman to their 90-man roster after a tryout at their rookie minicamp this weekend.
They announced that they have signed Landon Young on Sunday. They waived wide receiver Mac Delana.
Young was a 2021 sixth-round pick by the Saints and he’s spent the last five seasons in New Orleans. He appeared in 56 games, made 12 starts and saw time at both guard and tackle over the course of that run. Young played in every game last season and made starts at both guard spots.
Dalena spent time on the Seahawks’ practice squad last season and he signed a future contract with the Jets earlier this year.
Entering the 2025 season, the expectations were high for former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik. A season consisting of struggles and injuries caused his draft stock to plummet from round one to round four, where he was drafted by the Jets.
Klubnik now enters with a new slate for a team that traded up to get him.
“In my mind, I’m a winner,” Klubnik told reporters on Saturday, via Rich Cimini of ESPN. “I don’t mean that in a boastful way. I think that’s the mentality you have to have as a quarterback, and I think that my résumé has kind of showed that as well.”
The winning didn’t happen in 2025. Clemson slumped to a 3-5 start before finishing 7-6.
"[Clemson] is a tough place to be,” Klubnik said. “It’s a really tough place to be. My senior year, with 19 starters coming back and huge aspirations and dreams that we had as a team, we didn’t really fulfill those.”
Klubnik said he fought through “two major injuries” — an ankle and a wrist. The ankle injury had him “pretty much limping into every game” and taking the elevator at the team facility instead of the stairs.
“For me, I think that I really learned how to truly face adversity and just attack it,” Klubnik said.
While his playing ability in the NFL remains to be determined (as it does for all rookies), Klubnik displayed leadership at the rookie minicamp. He organized the other players for a walk-through at the hotel on Thursday and Friday night.
“There’s not really anything else to do but study ball, so let’s get together, walk through a few routes,” Klubnik said.
For now, he’ll be walking his way through the pro game, in the hopes of eventually running the Jets’ offense. Current starter Geno Smith is likely a short-term option. If Klubnik shows the Jets enough during the offseason program, training camp, and the preseason, he could earn a chance to become the starter, at some point.
The Jets secured running back Breece Hall’s return for 2026 by using the franchise tag on him and they’ve now secured an even longer stay for one of their top offensive weapons.
According to multiple reports, Hall has agreed to a three-year, $45.75 million contract with the team. The average annual value of the deal ranks behind only Saquon Barkley and Christian McCaffrey at running back and Hall is guaranteed $29 million.
Hall was set to make $14.293 million under the terms of the tag. With his deal in place, all three of the tagged players have contracts in place for the 2026 season. Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens and Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts have both signed their tags and have until July 15 to negotiate multi-year pacts.
Hall ran 243 times for 1,065 yards and four touchdowns last season. He also caught 36 passes, which was a drop in his usage as a receiver from the previous two seasons. That could be something new offensive coordinator Frank Reich hopes to restore to the offense this fall.
