Sauce Gardner Issues Bold Challenge to Every QB on Colts’ Schedule
Summary
Sauce Gardner, a top cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts, wants to change how people see him by making more big plays. He challenged quarterbacks on the Colts’ 2026 schedule to test him more, even though they usually avoid throwing to him.Key Facts
- The Colts traded two first-round picks and a receiver to get Sauce Gardner from the New York Jets in November.
- Gardner played four games for the Colts and showed strong defense with 16 tackles and three defended passes.
- Quarterbacks rarely throw to Gardner because he is known to cover the best receivers very well.
- In his rookie 2022 season, Gardner allowed catches on only 45.2% of passes aimed at him.
- He has not been targeted by quarterbacks more than 51 times in any season since 2022.
- Gardner said he now wants quarterbacks to try throwing at him more often to see if they can beat him.
- Gardner usually guards the top receiver on the opposing team.
- Despite Gardner’s challenge, past game videos suggest quarterbacks may remain cautious about throwing his way.
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