[NFL] Revisiting 2025 NFL Trade Deadline: Gardner, Williams Deals Aged Poorly for Buyers

[Mickey the Mouth]

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One year later, the blockbuster trades for Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams look like costly missteps for the Colts and Cowboys. Indianapolis gave up two first-round picks and watched Gardner get injured while the team collapsed from 7-2 to 8-9 and missed the playoffs. Dallas traded a future first for Williams despite slim playoff odds, got elite play that still couldn't save their season, and now fields a defense ranking 31st in EPA allowed per play. Meanwhile, the Jets secured draft capital and a promising receiver in Adonai Mitchell, positioning themselves well for the future.

Source: ESPN - written by Mickey the Mouth from the original report.