INDIANAPOLIS -- The Colts aren't wasting any time getting their new star onto the field, and they similarly aren't shying away from the symbolism of their big acquisition.

Sauce Gardner joined his new Colts teammates for practice Wednesday and intends to play Sunday against the Falcons in Berlin if he clears concussion protocol, according to coach Shane Steichen.

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 t

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