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Jets' Sauce Gardner: Avoids concussion
Sauce Gardner (head) has returned to Sunday's game against the Vikings, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.Gardner headed to the blue medical tent to be evaluated for a concussion following a collision with teammate Quincy Williams. His return to the field would suggest he's avoided any kind of injury, which is great news for the New York Jets secondary.
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Jets' Sauce Gardner: Getting checked for head injury
Sauce Gardner exited in the second half of Sunday's game against the Vikings to be evaluated for a head injury.Gardner headed to the blue medical tent on the New York Jets' sideline after he collided with teammate Quincy Williams, according to Al Iannazzone of Newsday. If Gardner is determined to have suffered a concussion, he'll be ruled out for the remainder of the game and enter the league's five-step protocol.
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Jets' Sauce Gardner: Rarely challenged in second season
Sauce Gardner finished 2023 with 57 tackles (41 solo) and 11 passes defensed.Gardner's box score stats were less impressive in his second season compared to his rookie campaign -- when he led the league with 20 passes defensed -- but that was due primarily to a lack of opportunities, as opposing quarterbacks rarely challenged the standout cornerback. Gardner was a first-team All-Pro for the second time in as many years and is already the best cover corner in the NFL, though he'd like to add more interceptions to his ledger.
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Jets' Sauce Gardner: Ready for Week 8
Sauce Gardner cleared the concussion protocol Friday and is on track for Sunday's matchup against the Giants.Gardner returned to practice as a full participant Wednesday, but it took him until Friday to officially clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. Having the star cornerback on the field will bode well for the New York Jets' odds of shutting down whomever of Daniel Jones (neck) or Tyrod Taylor lines up under center for the Giants.
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Jets' Sauce Gardner: Practices, still in protocol
Sauce Gardner (concussion) logged a full practice session Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.Although Gardner was able to practice fully, he has not officially cleared the league's protocols. However, he has had a bye week to recover, and his full participation indicates he is trending in the right direction. The remainder of the week will provide more clarity on the matter.
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Jets' Sauce Gardner: Still in concussion protocol
Sauce Gardner remains in concussion protocol Monday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.Even after a Week 7 bye, Gardner apparently still has work to do before he can return from his concussion. The New York Jets' injury reports over the week will provide more insight regarding his potential availability for the Week 8 matchup against the Giants.
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Jets' Sauce Gardner: Ruled out Sunday
Sauce Gardner (concussion) was ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Eagles.Gardner didn't participate in Friday's practice and had been listed as questionable for Week 6, but the New York Jets' decision to downgrade him implies that he wasn't on track to clear the five-step concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's game. With all of Gardner, D.J. Reed (concussion) and Brandin Echols (hamstring) and sidelined for Sunday, the Jets are likely to turn to Bryce Hall and Craig James as their starting outside cornerbacks, while Michael Carter mans the slot.
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Jets' Sauce Gardner: Questionable with illness
Sauce Gardner (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.Gardner was unable to practice Friday as a result of the illness. He'll look to recover in time to face Philadelphia, and with fellow starting cornerback D.J. Reed (concussion) ruled out, the New York Jets will have a hard time containing wide receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith if Gardner ends up sitting Sunday.
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Jets' Sauce Gardner: Playing Saturday
Sauce Gardner, who has been dealing with a hamstring injury during training camp, is playing in Saturday's preseason game against the Giants, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.It marks the first time that Gardner has seen game action during the preseason. He'll likely get a light workload as the New York Jets look to avoid any unnecessary risk ahead of the regular season.
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Jets' Sauce Gardner: Returns to practice
Sauce Gardner (hamstring) will participate in individual drills Thursday, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.Gardner was sidelined Wednesday, as the team elected to be cautious with their star corner. Although he'll return to practice, the team will still take a lighter approach with him and relegate the 22-year-old to individual drills. Ultimately, there is little reason for the New York Jets to push him this early in camp with Week 1 still just under a month away.
Sauce Gardner
#1 DB / N.Y. Jets / EXP: 3YRS Height: 6-3 Weight: 190 lb Age: 24 College: Cincinnati Bye 12Fantasy Points by Week
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- FANTASY PTS
- Rost
- 8%
- Start
- 3%
- CB Rank
- NR