Overview

• Gardner sat out Wednesday’s joint practice in East Rutherford with calf soreness and has not been diagnosed with any structural injury.
• The Jets have no further full practices before Saturday’s preseason opener and coach Aaron Glenn declined to say if starters would play.
• The team’s cautious approach to calf injuries follows its gradual management of defensive tackle Quinnen Williams earlier in camp.
• Glenn praised offseason cornerback signing Brandon Stephens for his size, physicality and coverage consistency as the primary depth option.
• Additional cornerback depth includes Qwan’tez Stiggers, Azareye’h Thomas and nickelback Michael Carter II as potential stand-ins during Gardner’s evaluation.