Jets backup RB Braelon Allen hopes to avoid kick return role this season

Braelon Allen, the backup running back for the New York Jets, expressed his desire to avoid returning kicks in the upcoming 2026 NFL season. After suffering a season-ending injury last year while in that role, Allen said he is hopeful the team will not assign him kick return duties again. With a new offensive setup that maintains its running back group, including Breece Hall and Isaiah Davis, Allen's focus will be on being a backup and change-of-pace runner. His previous season featured limited production due to injuries, and he aims to contribute more effectively this year.

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