Overview
- The Colts confirmed Gardner practiced fully after clearing the NFL’s concussion protocol, positioning him to face the Falcons in Week 10.
- Indianapolis sent 2026 and 2027 first-round picks and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell to New York to complete the deal.
- Coach Shane Steichen said Gardner’s arrival will “elevate everybody,” with the newcomer slated to start alongside Jaylon Jones and Kenny Moore II as Charvarius Ward targets a later return from IR.
- At 7-2, the Colts are integrating Gardner immediately as they pursue a deep postseason run, while the Jets’ deadline moves, including sending Quinnen Williams to Dallas, signaled a roster reset.
- Gardner arrives with a four-year, $120.4 million extension signed this offseason and a reported PFF coverage grade of 68.7 through seven games, as he said he’s quickly learning the playbook and views Indy as a “great situation.”