But let's not lose sight of what's happening with the Colts ' defense. Indianapolis traded for former All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner at the NFL trade deadline as a means of going all in to contend in this year's playoffs. They need Gardner to be a star player and a difference maker. Full stop.

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.

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.

Moments later, the Colts announced Gardner was questionable to return with a calf injury. As the second quarter began, his status was officially downgraded to out. "Sauce Gardner has been ruled out," the team wrote on X.

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

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