Jets rule out Sauce Gardner (concussion) for Eagles game

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The New York Jets suffered a significant blow on defense, as Pro Bowl cornerback Sauce Gardner was ruled out Saturday with a concussion.

The Jets will face the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday without their starting corners, Gardner and D.J. Reed, who was previously declared out with a concussion. Dime back Brandin Echols (hamstring) also is out, leaving the secondary in shambles as it prepares to face the high-powered receiving tandem of A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.

The likely starters will be Bryce Hall and Craig James, who was elevated Saturday from the practice squad. Hall replaced Reed last week and scored the game-clinching touchdown on a fumble recovery in the…