Hours into the 2025 NFL Trade Deadline, the league received a blockbuster deal within the AFC. After losing on Sunday to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Indianapolis Colts knew they had to add reinforcements at 7-2. Looking to preserve their spot atop the AFC South, they made a major swing and added to their secondary. The Colts will acquire New York Jets star cornerback Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner. While Gardner is currently in concussion protocol, he could be activated as soon as this week when the Colts face the Atlanta Falcons.
After being selected with the fourth overall pick in 2022, Gardner quickly became one of the better cornerbacks in the league. Already four seasons into his career, Sauce Gardner became a two-time First-Team All-Pro honoree in his first two seasons. However, injuries an

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