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Sauce Gardner might have converted two young Jets fans into Colts supporters.
Gardner, who was dealt by the Jets to the Colts on Tuesday at the NFL trade deadline, is giving jerseys to the two brothers who went viral earlier this week for their reaction upon hearing the news of the two-time All-Pro cornerback’s departure.
“What’s going on, Bryce, Trey?” Gardner said in a video shared by the Colts. “Just want to say I appreciate y’all for the support. With that being said, I’m gonna be giving you all two of my first Colts jerseys.”
Gardner signed the jerseys and also sent footballs to the brothers.
The viral video was posted the day of Gardner’s trade to Indianapolis, with their father, Jets season-ticket holder T.J. Vilardi, filming himself telling the news to his sons.
Trey, Vilardi’s older son, took the news well, asking his dad about the specifics of the trade along with any other moves the Jets were making ahead of the trade deadline.
Vilardi’s younger son, Bryce, however, flipped out upon hearing the news, bursting into tears before having a total meltdown.
“Now I don’t like the Jets. The Jets are the worst,” Bryce, 7, yelled while fighting back more tears. “I like the Colts now!”
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The clip garnered a lot of attention across social media, with Gardner, 25, even replying to the initial video.
“You should’ve at least waited til tmrw,” Gardner replied, adding a pair of crying emojis.
The Jets shipped Gardner off to the Colts in exchange for two first-round picks and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell.
The deal was looked at as a shocker, as Gardner signed a four-year, $120.4 million contract extension in July, which appeared to be a sign that he would remain on the team for the long term.
Moments after that blockbuster, the Jets traded away defensive lineman Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys, getting a 2026 second-rounder and a 2027 first-rounder in return.
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