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New York Jets fans all waited with bated breath to hear about what happened to running back Breece Hall at Monday’s training camp practice after reports he suffered a non-contact injury while running in a drill.
It appears they can breathe a collective sigh of relief for their new $43 million man in the backfield.
Hall suffered a strained right groin at practice on Monday, and though the Jets still need to learn of the severity of the injury after tests, head coach Aaron Glenn doesn’t think it’s anything too serious.
“I don’t think it was a big deal, but I want to make sure I get the evaluation on that,” he told reporters, per ESPN.
Hall fell onto the practice field grass untouched, which is never what teammates, coaches, or anyone wants to see for a player. It was supposed to be a touchdown for Hall, who had caught a pass during a drill, but he went down on a knee before reaching the end zone.
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Hall eventually limped his way to the sideline and was seen entering the blue medical tent before heading back to the locker room.
Even Jets players were worried for Hall, who had just signed a three-year, $43.5 million extension he was looking for this offseason.
“My stomach dropped a little bit,” Hall’s backup, Braelon Allen, said, per ESPN. “From the sounds of it, it doesn’t seem too serious, so I’m hoping he gets back as quick as possible.”
Hall is coming off a career year for the Jets, and wanted to be paid accordingly. The Iowa State product, whom the Jets took 36th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, was set to play this season on his fifth-year option, and he wasn’t shy about hinting about his contract on social media.
Hall tallied 1,065 rushing yards with four rushing touchdowns, while hauling in 36 receptions for 350 yards and one score amid another rollercoaster season for the Jets – the team that has not reached the playoffs since 2010.
With the Jets revamping its offense again, this time tapping Frank Reich as its offensive coordinator, the veteran play-caller said how important the run game will be for New York this season. In turn, Hall is an extremely important player for Jets success in 2026, meaning his health is paramount.
Allen and Kene Nwangwu are the running backs behind Hall right now on the depth chart. Isaiah Davis, who would be their third-best back, is dealing with a minor knee injury at the moment that he should be back from soon.
One thing about Hall has been his availability for the Jets in recent seasons. His rookie campaign was cut short due to an ACL injury, but he’s missed a total of two games in the last three seasons.
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Hall has proven to be a dual-threat running back, having the ability to make defenders miss in the pass game as well as the run game. The Jets will surely look to utilize that skill set, as well as wide receiver Garrett Wilson and intriguing rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq.
The Jets also had a reunion with Geno Smith this offseason, as the journeyman quarterback is hoping for a much different tenure in New York this time around.
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