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Gardner just met his new teammates and coaches on Wednesday, but already fit in seamlessly as he helped the Colts secure an overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

By scoring two rushing touchdowns on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, Taylor passed Pro Football Hall of Famer Edgerrin James to set a franchise record with 65 career rushing touchdowns. 

Gardner's arrival brings even more energy and motivation to a team that has been radiating confidence all season.

Pierce and Gardner's daily competition on Cincinnati's practice field helped them both reach the NFL. Now, reunited as Colts teammates, they can help push each other even more.

Gardner's personality and his "rare" football skills have helped him immediately fit in with the rest of the Colts defense.

Gardner cleared concussion protocol and will play in the Colts' Week 10 game vs. the Atlanta Falcons in Berlin.

The Colts take pride in their ability to play complementary football, and Gardner's presence will only help continue that trend.

Downs will begin wearing No. 2 this weekend; Gardner has worn No. 1 since entering the NFL in 2022.

The Colts acquired two-time All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner in a trade with the New York Jets on Tuesday.

The Colts made the biggest splash before the NFL's trade deadline hit at 4 p.m. Tuesday in acquiring cornerback Sauce Gardner from the New York Jets.