Colts Rule Out Sauce Gardner for Week 18 vs. Texans
Indianapolis adopts a precautionary approach following a week of missed practice due to calf tightness.
Overview
- The team confirmed Friday that Gardner will not play because of a calf injury, as reported by Joel A. Erickson.
- He left the Week 17 game against Jacksonville with calf tightness in his first appearance after a three-game absence.
- He did not participate in any practices this week leading into the regular-season finale.
- With Indianapolis out of playoff contention, the decision reflects a focus on long-term health.
- Mekhi Blackmon and Cameron Mitchell are expected to handle most outside corner snaps, and Gardner’s Colts totals sit at four games with 14 tackles and three pass breakups, per PFF.