Jets coach Aaron Glenn unwittingly kickstarted the rumor mill back in March at the NFL’s annual meeting. That’s when Glenn told the world that he felt so good about the depth in his running back room,

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn knocked down any trade rumors surrounding running back Breece Hall, instead noting to reporters Tuesday that he wished he had more running backs on the roster.

Aaron Glenn was unhappy with the New York Jets’ performance in their preseason loss to the Giants last Saturday night and insisted his squad would get things cleaned up in a hurry. So, Glenn got his players together the next day for their walkthrough practice — but added a unique twist.

Their wide receiver position is one of the New England Patriots’ most intriguing with the NFL roster deadline looming. While the spots atop the depth chart are seemingly occupied, the competition for backup roles has been an intense one all summer long.