Jets RB Breece Hall Shares Emotional Reaction to Contract Extension
Summary
The New York Jets have signed running back Breece Hall to a three-year contract extension worth $45.75 million. Hall, who was drafted by the Jets in 2022, has recovered from a serious knee injury and delivered strong performances in the 2023 season.Key Facts
- Breece Hall was picked by the Jets in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
- He suffered a season-ending ACL tear in October 2022. ACL stands for anterior cruciate ligament, a major knee ligament.
- Hall returned to play a full 2023 season, rushing for 994 yards and five touchdowns, and catching passes for 591 yards and four touchdowns.
- He has played 16 regular-season games over the last two seasons.
- Hall’s new contract with the Jets is for three years and worth $45.75 million.
- The Jets had placed a nonexclusive franchise tag on Hall before the extension. This tag allows a team to keep a player while negotiating a new contract.
- Hall expressed strong emotions and gratitude upon signing the new deal, saying it was the first time he cried since his ACL injury.
- The Jets are hoping to improve their performance with Hall as a key player, aiming for their first winning season since 2015 and possibly making the playoffs.
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