Sauce Gardner

Cornerback Sauce Gardner and safety Cam Bynum assess the responsibility within the locker room as the team looks to respond after dropping back-to-back games. Gardner provides an update on a calf injury that impacted his availability in week six. Bynum shares his experience playing in Minnesota as the Colts prepare to face the Vikings in week seven. Bynum describes how sharing time with Justin Jefferson early in his career impacted his approach and how that challenge elevated his play.

Cornerback Sauce Gardner takes accountability for his mistakes in the Colts' 30-13 win over the Washington Commanders, and how he's going to work each day this week to make sure the same thing doesn't happen the rest of the season. Gardner says he was disappointed in himself, especially in the run game and says that performance won't happen again. Tight end Tyler Warren shares how it'll feel seeing former teammate Michael Pittman Jr. in a Steelers uniform Sunday and also discusses his relationship with Steelers tight end, and fellow Penn State alum, Pat Freiermuth.

Defensive tackle Adetomiwa Adebawore and cornerback Sauce Gardner have both seen the improvements. Adebawore highlights getting to play alongside DeForest Buckner, and what he's learned from the three-time Pro Bowler so far. Gardner details the standard he holds himself to, and how he grows from moments that may not be up to that standard. After being traded midseason and missing a few games in 2025, Gardner believes he's gotten in a good groove and has settled into the Colts defense.

DeForest Buckner and Sauce Gardner speak with the media following the Colts' overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2.

Jonathan Taylor and Sauce Gardner speak with the media following the Colts' loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1.

Colts CB Sauce Gardner and TE Tyler Warren explain how the team is shifting focus to preparation for the season opener against the Baltimore Ravens. Gardner shares how the Colts defense is using the week of practice to make adjustments for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense. Warren explains how the offense is carrying momentum built throughout training camp with Daniel Jones ahead into the regular season.

Keenan Allen and Sauce Gardner speak with the media following the Colts' loss to the Detroit Lions in Preseason Week 3.

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner intercepts pass by Detroit Lions quarterback Luke Altmyer.

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Sauce Gardner discusses taking the field with Charvarius Ward, the energy across the secondary and his personal growth mindset. Rookie linebacker Bryce Boettcher goes into detail on his impressions of his first training camp.

Sauce Gardner spoke with the media on his goals for the 2026 season, his desire to help the team reach the playoffs and earn All-Pro honors and embracing a larger leadership role this season.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo for a conversation about eight members of the 2026 Colts that begins with one word to describe each. JJ and Lou also get into where defense has evolved over the last few decades, and what it takes for a playcall to go from whiteboard concept to hitting the field on Sunday.

0:00 Pod intro
1:36 CJ Allen
4:12 A.J. Haulcy
6:15 Sauce Gardner
9:33 DeForest Buckner
12:19 Laiatu Latu
14:12 Cam Bynum
16:48 Justin Walley
19:30 Shane Steichen
21:24 Defensive design & playcalling process

Watch Sauce Gardner speak to the media during the Colts' offseason program, discussing the opportunity and outlook for 2026, as well as the transition in leadership in the locker room.

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner reflects on getting traded to the Colts in 2025 season.

Cornerback Sauce Gardner met with the media to discuss takeaways from the season and look forward to the 2026 season.

Casey Vallier and Amanda Foster begin the podcast by looking at Philip Rivers' impact on the Colts, both on and off the field, over the last three weeks and discuss how much his presence has meant to everyone in the Colts organization (1:53). They break down Sauce Gardner's calf injury and his performance for the time he was on the field on Sunday (7:43) before getting into Ashton Dulin's big day and his importance to the success of the Colts' special teams unit (12:23). Finally, they close out by looking at the Colts' defensive performance on Sunday and taking a big-picture look at the 2025 season (15:33).

In today's 2-Minute Drill, Amanda Foster previews the Colts' Week 16 game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday at Lucas Oil Stadium, providing injury updates on Sauce Gardner, DeForest Buckner and more.

Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks sit down to discuss the Colts' 20-16 loss to the Houston Texans, their first loss at home in 2025. The duo discuss the positives of Sunday's game, including Alec Pierce's stellar day (2:41) and Josh Downs' impact (6:34). They also touch on the Colts' solid defensive performance (7:18) before getting into an overall inefficient offensive performance (8:50) and the potential impact of Sauce Gardner's calf injury (12:02).

Cornerback Sauce Gardner met with the media on Monday following the team's bye week as the team prepares to face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12.

Cornerbacks Kenny Moore II and Sauce Gardner address the media following the Colts' 31-25 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 10 of the 2025 season.

Casey Vallier is joined by JJ Stankevitz, live from Berlin, to break down the Colts' stunning overtime winner against the Atlanta Falcons at Olympic Stadium. They discuss Jonathan Taylor's incredible day, with three rushing touchdowns and over 200 rushing yards, and how much his presence means to the Colts (2:17). They also get into Tyler Warren's strong performance (6:07), how the defense was able to step up and stop Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons in the biggest moments (8:10) and Sauce Gardner's Colts debut (10:26) before closing out by shouting out special teams for their big day (12:37).

CB Sauce Gardner discusses his recent trade to Indianapolis as the Colts prepare to face the Atlanta Falcons in Berlin on Sunday at Olympic Stadium.

Gardner gave up two deep catches against the Washington Commanders in Week 4.

Keenan Allen had a 24-yard reception, DeForest Buckner hustled for a tackle and Sauce Gardner picked off a pass as the Colts closed out the 2026 preseason on Saturday against the Detroit Lions.

Saturday's practice also included a heavy emphasis on redzone offense.

Sauce Gardner, Justin Walley and Charvarius Ward Sr. have yet to all play a regular-season snap together due to various injuries.

The Colts traded two first-round picks and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell for cornerback Sauce Gardner in November

While the Colts didn't see a lot of Sauce Gardner in 2025, they, along with national analysts, are optimistic about what the All-Pro cornerback will bring in 2026.

Ward said on Monday he's evaluating the next steps in his football career after sustaining multiple concussions this season.

Gardner left the third quarter of Sunday's game with a calf injury and did not return.

Gardner has missed three games due to a calf injury sustained in Week 13.

Gardner will miss his second consecutive game, while the Colts will be without their starting right tackle and both primary kick returners on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.

The Colts opened Buckner's 21-day window to be activated from injured reserve on Wednesday.

Gardner sustained a calf injury in the first quarter of the Colts' Week 13 loss to the Houston Texans.

Gardner sustained a calf injury early in the first quarter of the Colts' Week 13 game against the Houston Texans on Sunday.

Gardner exited the game in the first quarter.

When Sauce Gardner takes the field for his second game in a Colts uniform on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs, he'll do so with a clear focus.

Gardner just met his new teammates and coaches on Wednesday, but already fit in seamlessly as he helped the Colts secure an overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

Gardner's arrival brings even more energy and motivation to a team that has been radiating confidence all season.

Pierce and Gardner's daily competition on Cincinnati's practice field helped them both reach the NFL. Now, reunited as Colts teammates, they can help push each other even more.

Gardner's personality and his "rare" football skills have helped him immediately fit in with the rest of the Colts defense.

Gardner cleared concussion protocol and will play in the Colts' Week 10 game vs. the Atlanta Falcons in Berlin.

The Colts take pride in their ability to play complementary football, and Gardner's presence will only help continue that trend.

Gardner missed the New York Jets' Week 8 game with a concussion and the Jets had a bye week in Week 9; Gardner must clear protocol to be able to play in the Colts' Week 10 game.

Downs will begin wearing No. 2 this weekend; Gardner has worn No. 1 since entering the NFL in 2022.

The Colts acquired two-time All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner in a trade with the New York Jets on Tuesday.

Gardner has worn No. 1 since entering the NFL in 2022, while Downs will begin wearing No. 2 this weekend.