Jets’ Breece Hall expected to return for Week 1 after groin injury, Aaron Glenn says

Breece Hall is expected to miss roughly the next two to three weeks after suffering a groin injury during Monday’s practice, but Jets coach Aaron Glenn believes the star running back will be ready for the start of the regular season.

Glenn addressed Hall’s status with reporters on Tuesday, telling them that the injury is not expected to keep Hall out beyond the early part of the schedule. The timeline matters in an August season where teams finalize their weekly rotation and install the opening-week game plan.

Hall exited Monday’s practice with a groin issue, and that early exit set up the question of whether New York would have to manage its backfield capacity through the first few games. Glenn’s comments indicate the team views the injury as manageable within the next several weeks rather than something that would force a longer absence.

From a roster-building perspective, the Jets now face a familiar preseason task: maintaining production while the primary ball carrier is sidelined. Even when a return target exists, teams often need to use the time to evaluate who can sustain touches, pass-game reps, and short-yardage responsibilities.

For Hall, the next steps are straightforward but crucial. The team’s handling of his workload between now and the start of Week 1 will likely determine whether the return plan holds, especially for a groin injury that can affect change-of-direction and explosion.

New York’s coaching staff will also have to plan for contingencies. If Hall’s progress is slower than expected, the Jets could be forced to lean more heavily on the players operating behind him for both the rushing and passing components of the offense.

The coming days of practice and any official injury updates will be the clearest indicators of whether Glenn’s Week 1 expectation remains on track or requires adjustment.