"Gardner was dealt to Indianapolis by the Jets for two first-round draft picks and receiver Adonai Mitchell just before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. The star cornerback suffered a concussion in the Jets' Week 8 win over the Bengals. Because New York was on a bye week last week, Gardner did not have time to clear protocol. But on Wednesday, in his first comments since the trade, Steichen was clear about his intent to have Gardner suit up against Atlanta. "That's the plan," Steichen said."
"The blockbuster trade, one of the boldest in franchise history, sent a jolt of energy through Colts headquarters and the locker room, specifically. The Colts, tied for the best record in the NFL at 7-2, are being viewed as making the move with the intent of contending for the Super Bowl this season. The front office and ownership made a win-now decision in forking over the future picks, and players didn't shy away from that idea."
The Indianapolis Colts acquired star cornerback Sauce Gardner from the New York Jets in a blockbuster trade that cost two first-round draft picks and receiver Adonai Mitchell. Gardner suffered a concussion in the Jets' Week 8 win over the Bengals and did not have time to clear protocol during New York's bye week. Coach Shane Steichen said Gardner joined teammates for practice Wednesday and the plan is to play him Sunday against the Falcons in Berlin if he clears concussion protocol. The Colts, tied 7-2 for the NFL's best record, made a win-now move to contend for this season's Super Bowl, energizing the locker room.
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