He missed the Jets' Week 14 game against the Dolphins with a knee injury, but could return to the Jets' backfield against the Jaguars on Sunday.
After Friday's practice, interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said the team “expects” the star running back to play Sunday despite being listed as questionable on the injury report. he said.
The third-year running back missed the first game of the season due to a left knee injury. It was the same knee where he tore his anterior cruciate ligament in 2022.
Instead, rookies Braylon Allen and Isaiah Davis combined for 83 yards and a touchdown from Davis.
Hall did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, but was listed as a full participant Friday.
“He's feeling good so far, so we're hopeful,” Ulbrich said. “It's called doubtful, but we're hopeful and we'll see what happens.”
The 2022 No. 36 overall pick was injured in the Jets' 28-27 loss to the Colts in Week 13.
He appeared in the Jets' next game after their bye week against the Seahawks and had 12 carries for 60 yards.
Hall ran for 692 yards and four touchdowns this season, and added 401 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.
Mac Jones owns a 5-0 record against struggling teams and will go after the Jets for the sixth time on Sunday.
The Jets are hoping to eventually get one more point on their second-string quarterback, who will replace Trevor Lawrence.
“Obviously similar players. Schematically, obviously, they do some things differently,” Ulbrich said. “He sees the field amazingly and always does. You know, that's always been like his superpower in terms of looking at coverages and problem-solving and making the right decisions. So, yeah, he's going to be a challenge, and it's his mobility that Mac Jones doesn't get enough credit for.
“He never looks like Michael Vick, but like his feet, he consistently extends plays. He consistently scrambles and makes yardage, so he's great on both fronts. need to be considered.”
CB Brandin Echols (shoulder) is ruled out for Sunday, and CB DJ Reed (groin) is questionable.
Reed did not practice Thursday or Friday and participated on a limited basis Wednesday.
If Echols and Reed miss Sunday, Ulbrich said rookie Quantez Stigers will get more minutes.
“I'm excited for him, so if he has the opportunity to play, I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do,” Ulbrich said. “He's a player who has shown great improvement this season and has great ball skills, so to be able to play alongside Quantez Stigers is an exciting opportunity for him and for us. ”
RB Kene Nwanwu (hand) was ruled out for the game against the Jaguars, and OL Xavier Newman (groin) is questionable.
Offensive linemen Moses Morgan (wrist) and Aliyah Berra-Tucker (ankle) are both questionable.
