Yankees sweep Red Sox with late rally at Fenway
Yankees complete sweep of Red Sox with a thrilling late rally at Fenway!
The New York Jets used the Indianapolis Colts' first-round pick from the Sauce Gardner trade to make their selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Colts' poor finish to the season resulted in the pick being No. 16 overall.
Gardner was expected to be the player that would help the Colts contend for a Super Bowl appearance in 2025. Instead, the Colts lost their final seven games of the season despite the addition of Gardner. Gardner was limited to four games with the Colts down the stretch due to injury.
The Colts traded cornerback Adonai Mitchell and two first-round picks to the Jets for Sauce Gardner.
Sauce Gardner was limited to four games due to injury and could not help the Colts, who lost their last seven games of the season.
The Jets used the Colts' first-round pick, which ended up being No. 16 overall, to make their selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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The Colts were 7-2 when they traded for Gardner, so they thought they would be handing the Jets a pick late in the first round. However, the Colts lost their last seven games and finished the season 8-9, giving them the No. 16 overall pick. With that selection, the Jets selected **xxx xxx.** We will update. They obviously still have a 2027 NFL Draft pick to work with, as well.
Mitchell immediately stepped into the lineup for the Jets in 2025. He started four games, playing in eight total for New York. He snagged 24 receptions for 301 yards ad two touchdowns in New Jersey. He is likely slottedinto a starting spot heading into 2026.