Cornerback Sauce Gardner spoke Thursday about being dealt from the Jets to the Colts for two first-round picks and wide receiver AD Mitchell, recalling his first thought: “Please let it be my ideal situation.” He said Indianapolis appealed because he wants to win, former college teammate Alec Pierce is there, it’s closer to his Detroit home, and his favorite color is blue. After skipping media Wednesday while in concussion protocol, Gardner practiced fully and was cleared before addressing reporters, leaving him on track to face the Falcons in Berlin on Sunday.

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