Colts CB Sauce Gardner Ruled Out for Week 16, Expected to Return This Season

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner has been officially ruled out for Week 16's Monday night game against the 49ers due to a calf injury suffered on November 30th. He has not practiced or played since the injury, but coach Shane Steichen anticipates his return later this season. Gardner, who joined the Colts via trade from the Jets, has appeared in three games for Indianapolis, accumulating 33 total tackles and eight passes defensed across 10 games this season.