The Jets hope the trade they made with the Colts in March is remembered in franchise lore. That was the move that got them the No. 3 pick so they could draft potential franchise quarterback Sam Darnold.

But it is another trade with the Colts that may be less memorable but has had an impact on this season. During the draft, the Jets sent a seventh-round pick to the Colts in exchange for defensive end Henry Anderson.

The move hardly moved the needle when it was made. Eight months later, Anderson has proven to be a valuable pickup for the Jets. He has been their best defensive lineman. He has six sacks this season, the second-most on the team, after getting Deshaun Watson three times on Saturday.

Injuries hampered Anderson’s production in Indianapolis. But a healthy Anderson has been a force for the Jets defense. Beyond the sacks, he seems to always be coming up with big plays, including blocking two kicks.

Anderson, who is scheduled to be a free agent, has proved he is worth keeping, and the Jets would be wise to lock him up for next year and beyond.