Daniel Jones Sees Sauce Gardner Trade as Sign of Colts' Confidence

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones expressed that the recent trade for cornerback Sauce Gardner has generated a palpable "energy" within the team. Jones believes the significant investment of two first-round picks and wide receiver AD Mitchell for Gardner signals the organization's confidence in the team's ability to make a deep playoff run this year. He noted that this move instills confidence across the roster, stating, "I think, obviously, they believe in our team and what we can do this year." The trade also implicitly indicates the Colts' confidence in Jones beyond this season, as it limits their future draft capital for another quarterback. Jones, currently on a one-year deal, stated he hasn't considered the trade's implications for his personal future.