The move that Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard made to bring cornerback Sauce Gardner to the team at the 2025 trade deadline better pay off long-term. It certainly has yet to return dividends this season. What remains to be seen is if Gardner will play again in 2025.
The former All-Pro corner hurt his calf in Week 13, wasn't placed on injured reserve, but he hasn't played since. He isn't going to play in Week 16 either. That is when the Colts play the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football.