Overview
- Head coach Shane Steichen announced Friday that Gardner will not play Sunday after he missed the week of practice with a calf injury.
- The team expects him to miss some time but has declined to place him on injured reserve, signaling hope for a relatively quick return.
- Mekhi Blackmon and Jaylon Jones are in line for expanded roles alongside Charvarius Ward Sr. and Kenny Moore II in the secondary.
- Rookie Jaylon Carlies completed a third straight week of full practice and would need to be activated from injured reserve to be eligible to play.
- Defensive end Tyquan Lewis progressed to limited participation Thursday and was not ruled out for the trip to Jacksonville.