Overview
- Gardner publicly acknowledged the 647‑day stretch without a team win on U.S. soil and said he expects to hear negative commentary about it.
- His lone victory after the trade came in Week 10 in Germany and the Colts have not recorded a U.S. win since the Week 15, 2024 game identified in reporting.
- The Colts gave up two first‑round picks to acquire Gardner when they were 7‑2, a move that raised expectations for immediate team success.
- Journalists and analysts point to a run of injuries, including injuries to Gardner, and the Colts’ late‑season skid as the main drivers of the winless run rather than a drop in Gardner’s individual ability.
- The coverage frames the streak as circumstantial and notes it has increased media scrutiny on Gardner and pressure on the 0‑2 Colts early in the 2026 season.