Jets Secure 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 NFL Franchise Tag Deadline passed yesterday with three players tagged, a 50% jump from just two last year. The New York Jets made headlines by slapping the full Franchise Tag on running back Breeze Hall for $14,300,000. Earlier this week, many expected the Jets to use the less common transition tag on Hall to save a bit of cash. But they thought better of it, and kicked in an extra $3 million to lock him down through at least next season. Fans and analysts are thrilled with the move, since Hall stands out as the Jets top offensive weapon. He breaks tackles, makes big plays beyond the scheme, and takes pressure off whatever quarterback they end up with, whether a rookie or veteran. The transition tag came with a big risk that scared them off. If Hall signed an offer sheet elsewhere, and the Jets didn't match, they'd get nothing back.

1:00Not even a compensatory draft pick next year. This keeps the focus on building the rest of the roster now. With Hall secured as a key piece amid their passing struggles. This episode is supported by our sponsor, C Details in the Description. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com