Jets Lock in Star RB Hall with Franchise Tag

0:00This is Corey with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The New York Jets are placing the franchise tag on Running Back Breeze Hall to keep him on the roster. This move locks him in for one year at about $14,290,000 against the salary cap. It shows the team is serious about holding on to their star player without risking a trade or free agency. After this week at the NFL Combine, the Jets and Hall's agents were close to a long-term deal. They first considered the cheaper transition tag worth around $11,320,000, but switched to the full franchise, version for more security. General manager Darren Movie made it clear they prefer a new multi-year contract, but will use any tool to retain Hall. The deadline to finalize that is July 15th, after which he could sign the tender or sit out. A 24-year-old dual-thread back rushed for a 1065 yards last season, the first Jets

1:01runner to top 1,000 in a decade. Fans and analysts see him as one of the league's top talents at his position. With new offensive coordinator Frank Reich expect more passes to Hall next year. The franchise tag means if another team offers big money, the Jets get first dibs and compensation of two first round picks if they pass, signaling no. D&N is sponsored by our partner, no need to switch positions. The sound is already where your hit is, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.