Colts Go All-In: Indianapolis Lands Sauce Gardner in Shocking Blockbuster Trade with Jets
The NFL world was left stunned on Tuesday when the New York Jets traded star cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts, just hours before the 2025 trade deadline. The deal, reported by multiple sources including NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, sent shockwaves across the league and signaled a dramatic shift in direction for both franchises.
In the blockbuster move, the Colts acquired Gardner in exchange for 2026 and 2027 first-round picks, along with wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, a promising former second-round pick. The trade — finalized pending physicals — instantly reshapes both rosters and positions Indianapolis as a legitimate Super Bowl contender in the AFC.
A Stunning Move from New York
What makes this trade particularly shocking is how recently Gardner had reaffirmed ...