Overview
- Indianapolis beat Atlanta 31-25 in overtime in Berlin to improve to 8-2.
- In his first Colts game, Gardner recorded six tackles and a pass breakup, dropped an interception, and was beaten by Drake London on a late two-point conversion.
- The Colts acquired Gardner from the Jets in a trade-deadline blockbuster for two first-round picks.
- Gardner said the sudden move was mentally challenging after beginning the week preparing for Cleveland, following a recent concussion clearance.
- Contract figures reported by Spotrac and Over The Cap indicate the Jets absorb dead-cap hits of roughly $8.75 million in 2025 and $11 million in 2026, while the Colts carry a modest 2025 cap charge around $625,000 with the July extension’s larger costs landing in later years.