The Indianapolis Colts Tuesday acquired cornerback Sauce Gardner in a trade with the New York Jets in exchange for the Colts’ first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell.

Colts General Manager Chris Ballard says “Having the opportunity to acquire a talented player like Sauce Gardner was one we did not want to pass on. He was a player that we scouted heavily coming out of college and there’s a reason he was the fourth overall pick. Sauce is a proven cornerback. His skill and competitive nature will elevate everyone’s play on the defensive unit. We’re thrilled he’s a Colt.”

Gardner was a two-time Pro Bowl selection in 2022 and in 2023, and also an Associated Press First Team All-Pro in 2022 and 2023. He was named the Asso

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