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Sauce Gardner downplays calf injury status ahead of practice

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 12:08 PM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Sauce Gardner downplays calf injury status ahead of practice

Summary

Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner was listed on the injury report with a calf injury on October 22, 2026. Gardner missed significant time last season due to a similar injury that contributed to a seven-game losing streak for the Colts. He reported that this new injury is in a different location and is "much more minor" than the previous one. Gardner expressed confidence in the team's training staff and indicated he is not overly concerned about his current condition. His status for upcoming practices remains uncertain.

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Status Watch

•Sauce Gardner injured his calf in the second half of the game against the Titans.
•He missed practice on October 22 following the injury report.
•Gardner stated the injury is in a different spot and is less severe than last year's.
•The Colts' performance may be impacted if Gardner is sidelined for long.

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12:08 PMYahoo Sports — Sauce Gardner says current calf injury isn't as bad as last year

What they're saying

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A calf injury kept Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner off the field for much of the seven-game losing streak that ended the 2025 season, so his appearance on Wednesday's injury report with another calf injury conjures up some bad memories.
— Yahoo Sports

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