The Indianapolis Colts made a splash forward of Tuesday’s commerce deadline, reportedly sending two first-round picks to the New York Jets for star cornerback Sauce Gardner.
Gardner, 25, was the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Yr in 2022 and is a two-time Professional Bowl and All-Professional first-team choice since being chosen with the No. 4 general decide in 2022.
Gardner appeared to substantiate the studies on social media. “New York it has been actual,” he posted on X, together with a inexperienced coronary heart emoji.
The Jets will obtain the Colts’ first-round picks in 2026 and 2027 together with vast receiver AD Mitchell in alternate for Gardner, NFL Community reported.
Gardner recorded 20 tackles and 6 passes defensed within the first seven video games this season earlier than lacking the Week 8 win at Cincinnati in concussion protocol. The Jets (1-7) had a bye final weekend.
He signed a four-year, $120.4 million contract extension in July that made him the NFL’s highest-paid participant at his place with a $30.1 million common annual worth.
Gardner has recorded three interceptions, 46 passes defensed, 201 tackles and one compelled fumble in 55 video games (all begins).
The Colts (7-2) are having fun with their greatest season since their final journey to the playoffs in 2020.
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