Overview
- The Jets sent Gardner to the Colts for 2026 and 2027 first-round picks and receiver Adonai Mitchell less than four months after his four-year, $120.4 million extension.
- In his Colts debut in Berlin, Gardner logged a team-high 31 coverage snaps and the Falcons went 0-for-3 targeting him in the second half, with Drake London held to two catches for 26 yards when matched against him.
- The price leaves Indianapolis light on 2026 draft capital, but team officials view Gardner as an instant upgrade to a secondary on a contender with an AFC-leading record.
- ESPN reports the move reflects growing internal conviction about quarterback Daniel Jones and has renewed efforts to re-sign Alec Pierce after Mitchell’s inclusion in the trade.
- Film reviews highlight both Gardner’s elite anticipation and occasional misreads, while he described the whirlwind week as tough and called the Berlin victory his first win participated in this season.