Overview
- Indianapolis acquired the two-time All-Pro from the Jets for two first-round picks and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell in a deadline blockbuster.
- Coaches say Gardner enables a heavier dose of press man coverage, with Charvarius Ward set to rejoin him once he clears his concussion recovery timeline.
- Gardner is preparing to debut in Berlin on Sunday and says he feels no pressure as he learns Lou Anarumo’s system and acclimates to a confident locker room.
- Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon urged a long-term fix at cornerback, and Gardner arrives under a multi-year contract that the team views as roster-friendly in the near term.
- New York’s reset also sent Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys for a first- and second-round pick plus Mazi Smith, while some executives lauded the Jets’ returns and cited concerns about Gardner’s takeaway rate and penalties.