Sauce Gardner Contract: How Much Colts Owe All-Pro Cornerback After Trade with Jets

The Indianapolis Colts made a significant move at the NFL trade deadline, acquiring All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner from the New York Jets. This blockbuster trade instantly upgrades the Colts' defense, bringing in one of the league's top players at his position. Gardner's arrival is expected to transform the Colts' secondary, but it came at a high cost, including two first-round draft picks and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell. Gardner's massive contract extension, which doesn't kick in until the 2026 season, includes $85.4 million in total guarantees. The Colts are banking on Gardner continuing his All-Pro performance, hoping this bold move will solidify their defense for years to come. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.