Overview
- The deadline deal sent Gardner to Indianapolis for the Colts’ 2026 and 2027 first-round picks plus wideout Adonai Mitchell, while New York also moved Quinnen Williams to Dallas for a first, a second and DT Mazi Smith.
- Sauce Gardner joined the Colts and said he feels “no pressure” as he prepares for his debut with Indianapolis in Sunday’s game against the Falcons in Berlin.
- NFL insider reporting framed the acquisition as a public bet that Daniel Jones is the Colts’ long-term answer at quarterback.
- ESPN detailed Jets’ internal concerns over Gardner’s low interception total and recent penalties, and reporting says Indianapolis explored Deonte Banks and Alontae Taylor before paying a two-firsts price.
- With multiple future first-rounders now in hand, the Jets embraced a rebuild built around draft capital and young additions such as Mitchell, as teammates like Garrett Wilson voiced shock but pledged to trust the plan.