Irsay-Gordon's message to Ballard was quite simple: “Do you want to Band-Aid it or fix it for the long term?" said Irsay-Gordon about the cornerback position.

The New York Jets have made a blockbuster trade with a star player just months after signing him to an extension.

Gardner, 25, is a two-time All-Pro first teamer who had 20 tackles and six pass defenses across seven games for the Jets.