New York Jets Running Back Breece Hall Weighs In On Team’s Trade Deadline Moves
2: 57 PM E.T. UPDATE: Hall just asked to be traded by the New York Jets. There is only one hour remaining before the 2025 NFL Trade Deadline.
The New York Jets’ fire sale is officially underway, and Running Back Breece Hall might be wondering when his turn is coming. After the Jets shipped All-Pro Cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts for two first-round picks and Wide Receiver Adonai Mitchell, Hall took to social media with a post that had everyone talking.
The star running back shared a GIF of Anthony Anderson from the movie “Life,” wiping down a column while glancing at another character—a move that screams “I’m just waiting for my name to pop up on the trade block.” And honestly? Can you blame him?
Hall Isn’t Being Subtle About His Feelings
Look, we’ve seen plenty of cryptic social media posts from players over the years. Some are genuinely mysterious. Others? Not so much. Hall’s falls squarely in the latter category—this is about as subtle as a freight train barreling through Manhattan.
The timing of the post, coming mere hours after Gardner’s blockbuster trade, tells you everything you need to know. Hall has been vocal, in his own indirect way, about wanting a change of scenery, and watching his teammates get shipped out to contending teams while he’s stuck on a 1-7 squad has to sting.
Then the Jets went and traded Defensive Tackle Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys, too. At that point, the running back is probably refreshing his phone every five minutes, waiting for General Manager Darren Mougey to give him a ring.
Why Hall Makes Sense As a Trade Target
The Jets aren’t just selling—they’re having a going-out-of-business sale. With Aaron Glenn expected to return as head coach in 2026 and a complete roster overhaul on the horizon, moving Hall actually makes a ton of sense.
He has been linked to trade rumors for weeks now, with teams like the Kansas City Chiefs reportedly interested in adding a dynamic back to their struggling rushing attack. The Chiefs have gotten solid production from Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt, but neither has been the game-changing threat they need to elevate their offense truly.
Multiple analysts have suggested the Chiefs should “get in on” the Hall sweepstakes, especially after seeing the Jets willing to move their best defensive players. If Sauce was available, why wouldn’t Hall be?
The Jets Are All-In On the Reset Button
Let’s be real: the Jets are cooked this season. Trading Gardner and Williams for a haul of draft picks signals that New York is punting on 2025 and betting big on the future. They’re stockpiling assets to rebuild around Glenn’s vision, and Hall, despite being talented, doesn’t fit the timeline.
Hall has made it pretty clear he’d welcome a fresh start. Watching your team implode while you’re stuck carrying the ball for an offense that can barely move the chains? That’s torture for a competitor like Hall. The man wants to win, and right now, the Jets can’t offer him that opportunity.
What Happens Next?
With the trade deadline approaching, Hall’s future hangs in the balance. Whether he lands with the Chiefs, another contender, or stays put in New York, one thing is certain: he’s made his feelings abundantly clear.
The Jets are in full teardown mode, collecting draft capital like they’re going for a high score. Hall deserves better than watching from the sidelines as his teammates escape to greener pastures. If New York does right by him, they’ll find him a landing spot where he can actually compete.
