Colts Acquire CB Gardner from Jets: Sources
The Indianapolis Colts have made a significant move by acquiring star cornerback Sauce Gardner from the New York Jets. According to sources, this trade involves sending two first-round draft picks to the Jets ahead of the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday.
Details of the Trade
Sauce Gardner recently signed a four-year extension worth $120.4 million with the Jets during the offseason. However, less than a year later, he joins the Colts, who currently hold a strong 7-2 record in the season.
Sauce Gardner’s Background
- Gardner was selected fourth overall in the 2022 NFL Draft.
- He won the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award in 2022.
- Gardner is the first cornerback since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970 to earn first-team All-Pro honors in his first two seasons.
In a heartfelt farewell post on social media, Gardner acknowledged his time in New York, sharing: “New York it’s been real.”
Current Climate for the Jets
The Jets, now 1-7 under first-year head coach Aaron Glenn, have struggled this season. Amid these challenges, Gardner missed Week 8 due to a concussion, adding to the team’s difficulties.
Impact on Both Teams
This trade is poised to boost the Colts’ defense significantly while also reshaping the Jets’ future with an influx of draft picks. As both teams look ahead, the impact of this deal will be closely monitored by fans and analysts alike.
