Sauce Gardner, the Colts’ star cornerback, is officially sidelined week-to-week with a mild calf strain after exiting Sunday’s game in the third quarter due to the injury. This is a gut punch for the defense, no doubt.
Gardner’s Critical Role
The dude tried to get back in, showing how much he wanted to stay out there, but couldn’t shake it off from the sideline. That tells you everything about his drive and how much they need him. Gardner, who the Colts snagged via trade midway through last season, has been a critical part of their secondary in 2026, already racking up four passes defensed and 17 total tackles. His presence is absolutely massive for that unit.
Losing a player like Gardner, even for a couple of weeks, means the entire defense has to step up. Every snap counts, and they’ll need someone to fill those big shoes while he recovers. It’s on the rest of the squad to hold it down and keep things tight until he’s back on the field.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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