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Colts Fast-Track Sauce Gardner After Blockbuster Trade, Berlin Debut Pending Clearance

Trading two future first-rounders underscores a win-now push, with Gardner advancing through concussion protocol.

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 19: Sauce Gardner #1 of the New York Jets runs onto the field prior to the start of the NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at MetLife Stadium on October 19, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Overview

  • Indianapolis acquired the two-time All-Pro cornerback from the Jets for 2026 and 2027 first-round picks plus wide receiver Adonai Mitchell.
  • Gardner practiced with the Colts the day after the deal and is expected to face the Falcons in Berlin if he clears the NFL’s concussion protocol.
  • The move raised the Colts’ Super Bowl probability from 5.6% to 6.6% according to SportsLine’s projection model reported by CBS Sports.
  • Team leaders, including coach Shane Steichen and quarterback Daniel Jones, said the addition boosts confidence and elevates the defense.
  • Reports said Gardner was surprised by the trade, and some analysts, including former scout John Middlekauff, questioned the cost and long-term flexibility.