Sauce Gardner clarifies his age amid widespread misinformation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:06 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner confirmed he is 24 years old, directly challenging claims that he is 25. Sources like ESPN and Pro Football Reference claim his birth date is August 31, 2000, but Gardner insists he was born in 2001. This misrepresentation has sparked debate and confusion online. The Athletic reported Gardner’s comments during the Colts’ minicamp, noting that EA Sports’ Madden video game also lists the incorrect age. Gardner expressed surprise at the inaccuracies, particularly with such information being widely available on the internet. Efforts are underway to pinpoint the original source of the confusion regarding his birth year.
- •Gardner states he is 24 years old.
- •ESPN and Pro Football Reference list him as 25.
- •He was born in 2001, contrary to claims.
- •Madden video game also reflects the incorrect age.
- •Efforts are ongoing to find the source of misinformation.
- 5:46 PMYahoo Sports — “Sauce Gardner Getting Younger Before GTA 6”: Fans Call Out NFL’s Hilarious Goofup Over Colts CB’s Age
- 1:06 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN, ‘Madden’ have had Sauce Gardner’s age wrong for years
"As the Indianapolis Colts wrapped up mandatory minicamps on Thursday, Sauce Gardner was questioned by reporters about his role as one of the veterans on the team. Gardner’s response left everyone puzzled as the former Fourth Overall pick cleared the confusion regarding his real age.
"Just how old is Sauce Gardner really? The Colts All-Pro CB set the record straight on his actual age.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 5:46 PM“Sauce Gardner Getting Younger Before GTA 6”: Fans Call Out NFL’s Hilarious Goofup Over Colts CB’s Age
As the Indianapolis Colts wrapped up mandatory minicamps on Thursday, Sauce Gardner was questioned by reporters about his role as one of the veterans on the team. Gardner’s response left everyone puzzled as the former Fourth Overall pick cleared the confusion regarding his real age.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 1:06 AMESPN, ‘Madden’ have had Sauce Gardner’s age wrong for years
Just how old is Sauce Gardner really? The Colts All-Pro CB set the record straight on his actual age.
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