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Sauce Gardner is not a losing player. The Indianapolis Colts cornerback barely ever lost in college at Cincinnati, and he got his NFL career off to an incredibly hot start in which he proved himself as one of the best ball hawks in the game.

Indianapolis Colts News / Anubis Sports / September 22

The Sauce Gardner Trade Appears to Be a Flop After Just a Year

The Sauce Gardner trade happened just under a year ago: on November 4th of last year, the Indianapolis Colts traded their 2026 first-round pick, 2027 first-round pick, and second-year receiver Adonai Mitchell to the New York Jets in exchange for the star cornerback.

USC Trojans News / Viral Sports News / September 17

Colts Predicted to Select Potential Daniel Jones Replacement In 2027 NFL Draft

Tankathon’s latest 2027 NFL mock draft has USC quarterback Jayden Maiava coming off the board in the second round, at pick No. 18 of the round to the Indianapolis Colts, a projection that lands him in the conversation for teams still unsettled at the position.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / September 15

Sauce Gardner Remains Legitimate Top Cornerback Despite Colts' Pitfall

The Indianapolis Colts were trampled by the Baltimore Ravens, 41-23. Nothing went right for Indianapolis in their home opener, but the defense looked truly awful.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Indianapolis Colts News / TWSN / September 14

Shane Steichen & Chris Ballard Will be Fired After the Indianapolis Colts 2026 Season

We saw the Indianapolis Colts kick off their year with a loss against the Baltimore Ravens. The saving grace of this team was Jonathan Taylor, but outside of that, this game didn’t give me a ton of confidence that Indianapolis can drastically turn things around.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12

AFC Notes: Sauce Gardner, Daniel Jones, Trevor Lawrence, Colts, Jaguars

Sauce Gardner enters his second season with the Colts after being traded from the Jets in November 2025. Gardner reflected on the days before being dealt from New York, saying he didn’t want to join another losing team. “I was like, ‘Please let it be my ideal situation.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 11

AFC Notes: Sauce Gardner, Cam Ward, Colts, Texans, Titans

Colts CB Sauce Gardner enters his second season in Indianapolis after being acquired from the Jets. Colts DC Lou Anarumo wants Gardner to play freely and avoid putting extra pressure on himself. “He knows what the trade was for,” Anarumo said, via Nathan Brown of the Indianapolis Star.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / September 3

Colts Need Gardner to Prove Blockbuster Trade Was Worth the Price

The Indianapolis Colts made one of the biggest swings in franchise history when they traded for veteran CB Sauce Gardner at last season's deadline. The problem?

Indianapolis Colts News / Larry Brown Sports / August 11

Sauce Gardner defends himself after getting roasted in practice

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner had to defend himself on social media Tuesday after video went viral of him getting embarrassed in a joint practice against the New England Patriots.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Indianapolis Colts News / EssentiallySports / August 11

Sauce Gardner Takes Legal Action Against Detroit Contractor in $1.4M Dispute Over 102-YO Property

With a reported net worth of around $20 million, Sauce Gardner can afford to make big real estate moves. But one of them has turned into a $1.4 million legal mess, with the Indianapolis Colts star suing over a Detroit property deal he says went badly wrong.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 16

AFC Notes: Sauce Gardner, Cam Ward, Colts, Jaguars, Titans

Veteran Colts DT DeForest Buckner received an honorable mention from an NFL defensive line coach on Jeremy Fowler‘s list of interior linemen: “No real drop-off in his play.

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Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / July 7

NFL just revealed its true feelings about the Sauce Gardner trade after startling ranking of Indianapolis Colts Pro Bowler

The Colts paid a hefty price for Sauce Gardner, leveraging some of their future for who they believe to be one of the best corners in the league. The only problem?

NFL News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Mitchell Came to New York for Sauce Gardner and the Jets Need Him to Justify That Trade

For the New York Jets, next season will be an important step in their rebuild as they continue to navigate major roster transitions ahead of training camp and the 2026 NFL season.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 25

Colts’ Sauce Gardner offers staunch defense of Terrion Arnold’s character

The NFL world got some shocking news on Wednesday night when Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was arrested for kidnapping and armed robbery charges. Arnold is facing up to life in prison if convicted, leaving his football future in serious doubt.

Indianapolis Colts News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Colts' Sauce Gardner Addresses Age Confusion, Confirms Correct Birthdate

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner has built a reputation as one of the NFL’s top defensive backs during his first four years in the league, but even these days, he's still finding himself clarifying the confusion surrounding his age.

Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / June 18

Colts CB Sauce Gardner clarifies his real age

It appears some websites are aging Sauce Gardner.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Larry Brown Sports / June 19

Sauce Gardner clears up bizarre confusion about his age

A lot of people have spent Sauce Gardner’s entire career getting his age wrong. The Indianapolis Colts cornerback is 24, but for a long time, only NFL.com listed him that way.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 18

Colts CB Sauce Gardner Clarifies His Actual Age

Colts CB Sauce Gardner‘s birthday is listed as August 31st, 2000, on numerous reputable sites such as ESPN, Pro Football Reference, The Athletic, etc, making him 25-years-old according to that date.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / April 23

Sauce Gardner has wild explanation for injury setback after trade from Jets to Colts

Gardner appeared in just three games with the Colts before he suffered a calf injury.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / December 1

Colts’ season on life support after Sauce Gardner injury

The Indianapolis Colts made a rare win-now move when they decided to trade for Sauce Gardner. Trading two first-round picks for him was a steep price, but it was one that they were willing to pay for an elite cornerback.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / November 30

Injuries to monitor after Week 13: Chargers receive concerning Justin Herbert news amid playoff push

Each week of the NFL season, Yardbarker will be monitoring players who have suffered notable injuries. Here are five players we're tracking after Week 13.

Chargers QB Justin Herbert to undergo surgery on his left hand

Sauce Gardner injury update should concern Colts fans for rest of season

Cowboys designate star CB Trevon Diggs for return from injury

Cardinals’ Kyler Murray gets cryptic injury update after latest Cardinals loss

Bucs WR Jalen McMillan expected to begin practicing this week

Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / November 30