Resolution criteria

Hall is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in 2026, though the Jets are likely to apply the non-exclusive franchise tag or transition tag before the March 3 deadline. Resolution will be determined by which team Hall is officially on the roster for at the start of the 2026 NFL season (Week 1). If Hall is tagged by the Jets and subsequently traded, the market resolves to the team that acquires him. If Hall signs with a team as a free agent, the market resolves to that team. If Hall remains with the Jets (via extension, tag, or free agent re-signing), the market resolves to "New York Jets."

Background

Hall had his best rushing season in 2025, topping 1,000 yards rushing for the first time in his career. He is 24 years old and has proven durable after overcoming a torn ACL as a rookie in 2022. Market projections suggest a multi-year deal in the $10-$12 million annual range. The Jets remain very interested in retaining Hall before he hits the open market, though there is a sense around the NFL that Hall wants to leave the Jets for a more successful organization.

Considerations

If the Jets apply the non-exclusive franchise tag, Hall could sign an offer sheet with another team, giving the Jets the option of matching the offer or receiving two first-round draft picks in compensation. If the Jets use the transition tag instead and Hall signs elsewhere, they receive no compensation. The Jets could also tag and trade Hall, though his new team would have him for only a portion of the season before he heads to free agency in 2027.

This description was generated by AI.