On Tuesday, Jets manager Darren Mougey orchestrated the blockbuster trade that sent Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts months after the star cornerback signed an extension with New York.

The news left Jets fans shocked. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Gardner shared his own reaction.

“I didn’t even have time to process it all the way,” he said. “I just knew I was coming into a great situation. I was running in circles in the house. Because first thing I’m think is I’m about to be back with my boy Alec [Pierce].”

Pierce and Gardner played together at Cincinnati.

“They winning right now,” Gardner said. “So I just know what I can add. I was happy. But at the same time, I didn’t have no time to be like, ‘Dang, I’m getting traded right now.’ I was just all good vibes, because

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