Jets' RB Hall strains right groin, but likely not serious injury - ESPN

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets running back Breece Hall strained his right groin in practice Monday and will have imaging tests to determine the severity of the injury — a potential blow for their rush-heavy offense.

Coach Aaron Glenn, speaking immediately after practice, indicated the preliminary indications don't seem dire.

«I don't think it was a big deal, but I want to make sure I get the evaluation on that,» he said.

Hall went down on the grass field without being touched. He caught a swing pass in the red zone and was running toward an apparent touchdown, but he dropped to a knee a few yards from the end zone. He limped to the sideline and was examined under the medical tent before leaving for the locker room.

«My stomach dropped a little bit,» said Braelon Allen, the No. 2 running back. «From the sounds of it, it doesn't seem too serious, so I'm hoping he gets back as quick as possible.»

The Jets open the season in 27 days against the Tennessee Titans.

Hall is arguably their most important player on offense. The Jets gave him the franchise tag in the offseason before signing him to a three-year, $43.5 million contract in May, making him the fourth-highest-paid running back at the time. He now ranks eighth, based on average salary per year.

Hall, 25, rushed for a career-high 1,065 yards last season. New offensive coordinator Frank Reich has said he wants to lean on the running game, with Hall in the featured role.

The Jets' backfield depth will be tested for the remainder of training camp, perhaps longer. Isaiah Davis, their No. 3 back, has been sidelined for a week with what is being characterized as a minor knee injury. He's expected to miss at least another week.

That leaves Allen and Kene Nwangwu as their