Khalil Herbert

At 27.8 years old, Herbert is entering the typical RB decline phase. Dynasty assets this age with limited proven role security are vulnerable to rapid value deterioration.

Herbert ended the 2025 season on special teams duty only despite mid-season call-up. With Breece Hall, Isaiah Davis, and Braelon Allen ahead, he has no clear path to meaningful touches.

As a backup/complementary RB on the Jets with Aaron Rodgers and a retooling offense, Herbert's touch share and offensive volume are uncertain. No clear lead-back role has materialized.

With Hall, Allen, Nwangwu, and Isaiah Davis all on the roster, Herbert is the most expendable back heading into 2026 camp. A four-deep RB room typically carries only three into the regular season.

Herbert's W18 game (67% snap share, 52% carry share, 5.6 pts) demonstrates he can handle lead-back duties in emergencies. A multi-week Hall absence is the one plausible path to streaming-level relevance.

Breece Hall's July 15 extension deadline is a live catalyst. If talks stall and Hall holds out or forces a trade, the entire backfield reopens — though Allen and Nwangwu would likely absorb the volume before Herbert.

Hall is a pending free agent; if Jets let him walk or he signs elsewhere, touch share could open up for backup RBs, though Isaiah Davis is the preferred No. 2.

Multiple Jets RBs have recent injury history (Allen on IR in 2025, Hall minor knee issue). A significant injury could create emergency depth opportunity, but Herbert would likely be fourth in line behind Davis and Nwangwu.