The Indianapolis Colts made a significant move acquiring Sauce Gardner, a standout cornerback, from the New York Jets in exchange for two first-round draft picks and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell. The Jets also traded their star defensive player, Quinnen Williams, to the Dallas Cowboys for a second-round pick in 2026, a first-round pick in 2027, and defensive tackle Mazi Smith.
Gardner, a two-time All-Pro player, signed a lucrative contract extension with the Jets earlier this year. He now joins the Colts, who are leading the AFC South with a 7-2 record. Meanwhile, Williams, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, will bring his talents to the Cowboys, who are looking to strengthen their defense with the acquisition.
In other trade news, the Cowboys added linebacker Logan Wilson from the Cincinnati Bengals, while wide receiver Jakobi Meyers moved to the Jacksonville Jaguars from the Las Vegas Raiders. The Seattle Seahawks also made a trade, acquiring wide receiver Rashid Shaheed from the New Orleans Saints.
The reigning Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, have been active in bolstering their defense ahead of the trade deadline. They recently added edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and cornerbacks Michael Carter II and Jaire Alexander to improve their already talented roster. Additionally, the Baltimore Ravens secured Dre’Mont Jones from the Tennessee Titans to enhance their edge rushing capabilities.
These trades are part of a series of moves leading up to the NFL trade deadline, with teams looking to strengthen their rosters for the remainder of the season.
