ESPN NFL on Sauce Gardner

ArticleFresher than listed: Sauce says he's 24, not 25Captured June 23, 2026

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Indianapolis sent two first-round picks and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell to the New York Jets for Gardner, who is expected to be a centerpiece of the Colts' defense this season.

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Gardner is expected to be a centerpiece of the Colts' defense this season after the team acquired him in a blockbuster trade, sending two first-round picks and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell to the Jets.

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Sauce GardnerPositiveRole

Gardner's deadline trade bolsters Colts defense under coordinator Anarumo.

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Sauce GardnerNeutralRole

Gardner assumes larger leadership role with Colts after high-cost acquisition.

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Sauce GardnerPositiveRole

Sauce Gardner is expected to be a centerpiece of the Colts' defense this season following his acquisition via trade from the Jets.

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Sauce GardnerNegativeValue

Jets traded Gardner to Colts months after four-year extension.

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Sauce GardnerNegativeProjection

Ninth-ranked CB with elite pass breakups but poor tackling and interception production.

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Jaylen WarrenNeutralRole

Warren adapts to McCarthy's less physical practice approach while maintaining readiness.

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