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The Jets made headlines in the final hours before the trade deadline wrapped up on Tuesday, as they sent cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts and traded defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys.
With New York clearly in rebuild mode, star running back Breece Hall isn’t too keen on sticking around for this transition.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported on Tuesday that Hall wanted to be traded.
Hall is in the final year of his four-year, $9 million contract and could be an upgrade for many teams, including the Patriots.
The Athletic’s Dianna Russin reported on Tuesday that the Jets are seeking a third-round pick in return for Hall. She also noted that no team has yet agreed to meet New York’s asking price.
Since the Patriots and Jets are in the same division, trades between the two teams are pretty rare. However, with Hall in the final year of his contract, there’s a possibility he could end up with New England if it agrees to the Jets’ asking price.
The Patriots will need to consider whether giving up a potential third-round pick for a running back who might not be part of the team next season is worth it. With starting running back Rhamondre Stevenson dealing with a toe injury, trading for Hall could be the best move for New England.
