The New York Jets endured a frustrating 2024 season that prompted major changes within the organization. The team cut ties with veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers and hired Aaron Glenn as head coach, while also naming Darren Mougey as general manager to guide the franchise forward. Although expectations were once sky-high with Rodgers on the roster, many around the NFL now foresee a difficult 2025 season as the Jets adjust to a new direction. Still, running back Breece Hall remains confident and envisions a far more promising outcome for New York this year.
“I think people think the new coaching staff and new GM means a rebuild, but we have a lot of really good players on the roster, so we’re trying to win now,” Hall remarked via his team’s website.
“And I think a lot of people from the outside are going to take that for granted and not realize that we actually have a team.”
Analysts widely predict the Jets will post another losing record in 2025, extending their streak to 10 straight seasons and pushing their playoff drought to 15 years. Despite that, Breece Hall has thrown his support behind head coach Aaron Glenn and the revamped coaching staff. With his rookie contract set to expire after this season, the 24-year-old running back is eager to prove the doubters wrong and help lead a turnaround.
Breece Hall with the Jets
Hall, a 2022 second-round pick out of Iowa State, has yet to experience a winning season with the Jets since being drafted by former head coach Robert Saleh and GM Joe Douglas. His first two years featured a carousel of starting quarterbacks, though Aaron Rodgers started all 17 games in 2024.
This offseason, the Jets brought in Justin Fields as their new starting quarterback, signing him to a two-year deal after Rodgers departed for the Pittsburgh Steelers. New York is now banking on Fields to bring stability and spark a turnaround under center.
After a torn ACL ended his rookie season just seven games in, Breece Hall rebounded in 2023 with 1,585 total yards. Though his numbers dipped in 2024, he remained a reliable dual-threat weapon. Hall racked up 876 rushing yards and five touchdowns while adding 57 receptions for 483 yards and three more scores, continuing to impact the game both on the ground and through the air.
As Hall aims to capitalize on the potential he displayed early in his career, the Jets have officially entrusted the offense to Justin Fields, who signed a two-year, $40 million contract. New York won’t have much time to ease into the new season, as they kick things off with a high-stakes matchup against Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1.
