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Jets-Cowboys Trade Buzz Gaining Steam; Star RB Could Fit In Dallas

The Jets could send their star running back to the talented Cowboys...
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Oct 16, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys helmet on the bench against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Oct 16, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys helmet on the bench against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

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The New York Jets have been at the center of a lot of trade rumors for the last few months, but they're beginning to heat up as the trade deadline draws closer.

Star running back Breece Hall is the team's top trade chip and his status for the year is unknown. It would make a lot of sense for the Jets to trade him if they don't believe they can re-sign him. But where would they send him?

FanSided's Christopher Kline recently suggested the Dallas Cowboys could be the best trade fit in a potential blockbuster involving Hall.

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Sep 29, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) rushes the ball against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

"The market for running backs is never all that robust, but Hall is a good bit better than a lot of RB1s around the league. As such, the Jets shouldn't have too much trouble finding a taker, even if it's for the modest price of a half-season rental," Kline wrote. "With Braelon Allen on the come up and Tanner Engstrand spreading the wealth among his backs, it's clear the Jets do not intend to pay Hall his worth as a free agent.

"Let's get this man out of East Rutherford, please. And not to send another player to Dallas, but the Cowboys never really figured out the running back situation after letting Tony Pollard walk (and then letting Rico Dowdle walk). Dallas appears comfortable letting Javonte Williams dominate touches, but the ceiling is so much higher with Hall. Williams is used to splitting touches. Let's make it happen. Jerry Jones likes to talk about all this new cap flexibility after the Parsons trade. Show us!"

The Cowboys came into the season needing to add a star running back, but Javonte Williams has looked really good early on. Still, adding a star like Hall alongside Williams would give the Cowboys a dynamic duo in the backfield.

For the Jets, this idea makes perfect sense, even with Braelon Allen's recent injury. The Jets don't need to go for a Super Bowl this season because they don't have the talent or experience to make it. At this point, getting solid draft capital in exchange for Hall and a few other players would make much more sense.

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ZACH PRESSNELL

Zach Pressnell has experience covering all major US sports at both the professional and collegiate levels. He’s produced content for FanSided, Blog Red Machine, The Game Haus, Bethany College Athletics and the Bethany College online newspaper, He graduated from Bethany College (WV) with a degree in Communications and Media Arts, specializing in Sports Journalism. Pressnell was also a four-year member of the baseball team where he earned himself All-PAC recognition as a pitcher (and a cool Tommy John surgery scar). Now, Pressnell specializes in NFL and MLB coverage for Sports Illustrated’s “On SI” network among others. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding "New York Jets On SI," please reach out to Scott Neville: scott@wtfsports.org

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