{"id":286891,"date":"2026-06-10T15:20:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T19:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=286891"},"modified":"2026-06-10T15:20:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T19:20:30","slug":"running-back-braelon-allen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/06\/10\/running-back-braelon-allen\/","title":{"rendered":"Braelon Allen Is Ready to Bounce Back In 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Running back Braelon Allen, New York Jets, had about as rough a season as anyone in 2025. Hoping to build off a solid rookie season, the backup running back had his season end after suffering an MCL injury in a week four loss to the Miami Dolphins<\/a>. Allen’s injury occurred during a fumble near the goal line that would have been his second touchdown of the season. Walking off the field of Hard Rock Stadium, the young running back was missed in the Jets offense last year.<\/p>\n

Now, running back Braelon Allen is ready to put last year behind him. Last season, the Jets finished with a top-ten running game thanks solely to the effort of star running back Breece Hall. Throughout the offseason, the team made it a mission statement to diversify their passing game between their personnel moves & the hiring of veteran offensive coordinator Frank Reich. However, just because they will emphasize their aerial attack more this season, the running game will still be the focal point. Having a healthy Braelon Allen back will be important for New York’s offense as he’s ready to bounce back<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Braelon Allen Is Ready to Bounce Back In 2026<\/h2>\n

After going through one of the worst seasons in franchise history in 2025, head coach Aaron Glenn is ready to wipe the slate clean as the New York Jets prepare for the 2026 season. With two new coordinators in defensive coordinator Brian Duker and offensive coordinator Frank Reich<\/a>, the Jets hope the additions to the staff can lead to improvement. However, that’s only one piece of the puzzle.<\/p>\n

Along with the coaching staff changes, general manager Darren Mougey added an adequate blend of veteran and rookie talent to the roster thus far. The offense will be led by the return of 2013 second-round pick Geno Smith under center, and the linebacker room gained a vocal leader in 2012 third-round pick DeMario Davis as both veterans return to the franchise that drafted them. The 2026 NFL Draft saw the Jets add four starters between the first 50 picks, including second overall pick edge rusher David Bailey, first-round picks tight end Kenyon Sadiq<\/a> and wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr<\/a>, as well as second-round pick cornerback D’Angelo Ponds.<\/p>\n

However, to maximize their potential, the team will need a resurgence from certain players from last year’s roster. Despite their struggles, one positive from the Jets offense was their emphasis on the running game. Led by premier running back Breece Hall, the Jets tied for tenth in the league for rushing yards per game with the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks. As talented as he is, Breece Hall is only one man. If New York wants to progress further, the return of running back Braelon Allen will be crucial for the team to maintain, or even enhance, this production.<\/p>\n

Braelon Allen Wants To Make Up For Lost Time<\/h3>\n

In the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the New York Jets selected University of Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen. After three years in Madison, Wisconsin, Allen filled a massive hole in the Badgers offense that was left after star Jonathan Taylor left for the NFL in 2020. From 2021 to 2023, Braelon Allen rushed for 3,494 yards on 597 carries, including back-to-back 1,200+ yard seasons in 2021 & 2022. He finished his career with 35 rushing touchdowns. Replicating that level of production in the NFL was going to be a tough task. Fortunately for Allen, his selection by the Jets allowed him to reunite with Wisconsin teammate, center Joe Tippmann.<\/p>\n

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nice to see this guy back @BraelonAllen<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/M0WbWQUzst<\/a><\/p>\n

— New York Jets (@nyjets) June 5, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n