INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Sauce Gardner enjoyed playing for the New York Jets.

He seems equally content in his new home, Indianapolis.

Two days after a blockbuster trade that sent the two-time All-Pro cornerback from the franchise that drafted him to the AFC South-leading Colts, Gardner spoke publicly about the deal for the first time on Thursday. He has also cleared the concussion protocol, paving the way for him to make his Indy debut Sunday in Berlin against Atlanta.

Gardner was as surprised as anyone about his move from one of the NFL’s worst teams to one of its best.

“I’m not going to lie, I didn’t even have time to process it all the way,” he said. “I just knew like I was coming into a great situation. The first thing I’m thinking is I’m back with my boy (Colts receiver) Alec (Pierce).

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