Breece Hall, veteran QB and Ty Simpson: Jets news and notes a week ahead start of free agency
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By Antwan Staley
Published on March 2, 2026.
The deadline for the New York Jets to sign running back Breece Hall to a long-term contract is 4pm on Tuesday. The Jets have until 4pm to place either the franchise or transition tag on Hall, which they plan to use if they cannot sign him to a new long term deal. If the transition tag is placed, the Jets would have the right to first refusal to match any offer from another team. The transition tag for 2026 would be $11.3 million for Hall. With uncertainty over the quarterback position, retaining Hall is a high priority for the Jets. Kyler Murray and the Cardinals are reportedly headed for a divorce, with Murray potentially being released with a post-June 1 designation. The team also has four picks in the top 44 of the NFL Draft.
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