Breece Hall found himself at the center of chaos during the 2025 NFL trade deadline as the New York Jets made two shocking moves that rattled the entire locker room.

The team dealt away several key stars, and Hall's frustration was impossible to miss: his string of cryptic social media posts made it clear he wasn't happy about being left behind.

Jets Shake Up the Roster with Blockbuster Trades

Breece Hall’s Deleted Tweets Expose Hidden Frustration After Jets’ Shocking Breece Hall’s Deleted Tweets Expose Hidden Frustration After Jets’ Shocking
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According to Sporting News, the New York Jets shook things up on a wild deadline day by trading away two of their largest stars. The deal sent cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for two first-round picks and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell.

Moments later, another shockwave hit as the Jets dealt Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys for Mazi Smith, a 2026 second-rounder, and a 2027 first-round pick. For players and fans, this is a major reset that New York has desired for a long time. But the biggest drama wasn't just about who left: it was about who stayed.

Breece Hall's Reaction Goes Viral, Then Vanishes

After the Gardner and Williams trades, Breece Hall fired off two cryptic tweets on X. The first was a GIF suggesting he was keeping a close eye on the chaos around him. The second, a simple queasy face emoji, spoke volumes about his discomfort.

Both posts were deleted shortly afterward, however. That move only served to fuel speculation that Hall was unhappy with the Jets' decisions and perhaps even wanted out himself.

NFL insider Jordan Schultz subsequently confirmed that Hall did want to be traded, putting some context behind his since-deleted posts. His reaction seemed to reflect disappointment at remaining in New York while other players. Some, not even rumored to be on the block, were dealt away.

Rift Between Hall and the Jets Front Office

But the Jets held firm despite Hall's frustrations. Head coach Aaron Glenn and the front office opted not to trade their star running back. The reason: Hall's contract is up this year, meaning this season is the last one he'll spend under team control.

In denying his request for a trade, the Jets may have simply further alienated one of the few truly talented weapons on offense. There are reports that Hall is "unhappy" with management and could seek an exit via free agency once his contract expires. Even a potential franchise tag might not be enough to mend fences.