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Many expect the 1-7 New York Jets to deal some of their key pieces over the next few days ahead of the Nov. 4 NFL trade deadline. New York’s moves already started earlier this week when cornerback Michael Carter II was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles along with a 2027 seventh-round pick in exchange for wide receiver John Metchie and a 2027 sixth-round pick. The Jets have several other players who’ve been mentioned as possible trad ammunition including wide receiver Garrett Wilson, pass-rushers Jermaine Johnson and Will McDonald, defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, and linebacker Quincy Wilson, but perhaps the most intriguing player to watch is running back Breece Hall. More Football: NFL Expected to ‘Make a Statement’ With Ravens’ Lamar Jackson Punishment Some analysts have been bullish that the Jets won’t deal the 24-year-old star running back, while others believe there’s a good chance he gets shipped elsewhere as first-year head coach Aaron Glenn establishes his culture and rids the organization of players considered “guys of the past regime.” If running back-needy teams want to entice New York to part ways with the Iowa State alum, it’s now known what it will reportedly take to make that happen, thanks to SI.com’s Albert Breer. More Football: Shedeur Sanders Sends Subtle Message to Browns After Dillon Gabriel’s 2-INT Game More Football: Adam Schefter Expects Vikings to Trade for JJ McCarthy Insurance “Maybe the most interesting one here, though, is Breece Hall, who’s the centerpiece of the offense,” Breer wrote. “There might’ve been a point this summer where he’d have gone for a fourth-rounder, but, at this point, even on an expiring deal, it’ll take a Day 2 pick to pry him from the Jets.” Parting ways with a second- or third-round pick is a steep price to pay, but a player of Hall’s caliber may be worth it for most teams. Despite playing on the 24th-ranked offense in the NFL, Hall ranks eighth in the league in rushing yards (581), and he’s one of just 12 running backs to average five or more yards per carry this year. But Hall’s value isn’t limited to just running the ball. He ranks 11th among all RBs in receiving yards (178) and he’s tied for 12th in receptions (21), and he’s played the 10th-most pass-blocking snaps of any RB this season (37), according to Pro Football Focus.
