Jets fans spent Tuesday afternoon in disbelief. After all, New York didn't just make one shocking move. They made two — and Jets fans on social lit up immediately with one running punchline. Basically, the team just punted the 2025 season.
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The Jets shipped All-Pro corner Sauce Gardner to the Colts for two first-round picks and AD Mitchell. Then they dealt three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys for a first and a second.
Both guys were supposed to be part of the core. Gardner signed a four-year $120 million extension this past offseason. Williams locked into four years and $96 million before 2023. For a minute, it looked like the Jets finally had real long-term defensive building blocks.
Instead, they're starting over at 1-7.
Meanwhile, the Colts made it clear they're going for it.
"Having the opportunity to acquire a talented player like Sauce Gardner was one we did not want to pass on," GM Chris Ballard said in a team statement. "He was a player that we scouted heavily coming out of college and there's a reason he was the fourth overall pick. Sauce is a proven cornerback. His skill and competitive nature will elevate everyone's play on the defensive unit. We're thrilled he's a Colt.
"On the same note, AD Mitchell is a great person and a great player. We believe he will have success in New York, and we wish him the best as he enters the next chapter of his career."
Gardner was an All-Pro in each of his first two seasons in New York and has bounced back well this year. The Colts believe he'll reach an even higher level playing for a contender.
Jets fans just believe they're watching another reset.
