The New York Jets have made a significant move ahead of the NFL trade deadline, sending star cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for two first-round draft picks and wide receiver AD Mitchell. The Colts, currently standing at 7-2, are looking to bolster their defense with this acquisition.
Gardner, who recently signed a lucrative four-year, $120.4 million extension with the Jets, was the fourth overall pick in the 2022 draft and had quickly made a name for himself in the league. The trade involves the Colts giving up their 2026 and 2027 first-round selections to secure the talented cornerback.
According to sources, the deal was confirmed by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, with Gardner expressing his gratitude to his former team on social media. The trade signifies a strategic move by the Colts to strengthen their defense and enhance their chances in the competitive AFC.
Upon learning of the trade, Gardner took to social media to bid farewell to the Jets, saying, ‘New York it’s been real.’ This unexpected trade has left Jets fans reeling, as they see one of their key defensive assets depart in exchange for future draft assets.
