"The Indianapolis Colts have acquired two-time All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner from the New York Jets in a stunning trade ahead of Tuesday's NFL deadline, according to multiple reports. In exchange, the Colts will send two first-round picks to New York, marking one of the most significant deals of the season. Gardner, the No 4 overall pick in the 2022 draft, has quickly established himself as one of the league's premier defenders, earning All-Pro honors in each of his first two years."
"The move comes just months after Gardner signed a four-year, $120.4m extension with the Jets a deal that made him one of the highest-paid cornerbacks in NFL history. His departure signals a major shift for New York's defense, which was built around his lockdown coverage skills. The Jets look set for a rebuild after slumping to a 1-7 record this season. The franchise has not made the playoffs since the 2010 season, the longest drought in the NFL."
"For the 7-2 Colts, the trade represents a clear push toward Super Bowl contention. With Gardner joining a secondary that already ranks among the league's top units, Indianapolis are betting big on an elite defense to power their playoff run. Elsewhere, the Dallas Cowboys acquired linebacker Logan Wilson from the Cincinnati Bengals for a seventh-round pick on Tuesday. Hours before the Cowboys lost to the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night to fall to 3-5-1,"
The Indianapolis Colts acquired two-time All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner from the New York Jets in exchange for two first-round picks, signaling an aggressive championship push. Gardner signed a four-year, $120.4m extension months earlier and leaves a Jets defense built around his lockdown coverage. New York has slumped to 1-7 and appears set for a rebuild after the move, with the franchise still searching for its first playoff appearance since 2010. The Colts, 7-2, add an elite corner to an already-strong secondary to bolster their Super Bowl hopes. Other moves include the Cowboys acquiring Logan Wilson and Jakobi Meyers being traded to Jacksonville.
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