Indianapolis Colts' cornerback Sauce Gardner was not going to practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Shane Steichen. Gardner continues to work through a calf injury that he sustained in the Colts ' Week 13 matchup with the Houston Texans. He did not practice at all last week and was ruled out of this past Sunday's game.

The Jets, doomed by Achilles injuries in 2023 ( Aaron Rodgers) and 1999 (Vinny Testaverde), could benefit greatly from last week's season-ending injury to Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones.

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner is expected to miss some time, but could be back later in the year.

Sauce Gardner suffered a calf injury in the Colts' loss to the Texans, but it isn't expected to result in him landing on injured reserve.

The Colts (8-4), who have lost back-to-back games since their Week 11 bye, have the hardest remaining strength of schedule in the NFL. Their final five opponents are the Jacksonville Jaguars (twice), Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers and Texans.

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) breaks up a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Berlin, Germany. Credit: AP/Martin Meissner

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner received results from his MRI after suffering a leg injury on Sunday.

Sauce Gardner is questionable to return after leaving Sunday's game between the Colts and the Texans with an injury.

The Colts hope to rebound from a three-game losing streak but Sauce Gardner has yet to return to practice after straining his calf.

Indianapolis Colts star cornerback Sauce Gardner will miss “some time” due to a left calf injury, coach Shane Steichen said Monday.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reporting Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner to return to lineup within next three weeks.