A viral stat. A social-media pile-on. Sauce Gardner isn't flinching: 'They'll say anything'
Sauce Gardner says years of criticism have taught him to tune out the noise, using the scrutiny he faces to help mentor young Colts teammates
Indianapolis – Sauce Gardner, a first-round pick of the New York Jets in 2022, is quickly becoming a leader for the Colts' young defense. Despite facing unfair expectations and scrutiny, Gardner remains unfazed. During NBC’s broadcast after Sunday’s overtime loss to the Chiefs, Gardner was shown with a note on screen claiming he has not won an NFL game since December 15, 2024.
Gardner acknowledged that his only victory in 2025 came against the Falcons in Week 10. He had previously played in three wins over his last 25 starts and has been on the field for 18 of 43 games since his trade to Indianapolis. Gardner admitted that social media scrutiny is a constant, but he is used to it and now wants to help younger players in the Colts' cornerback room.
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