Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner expressed optimism about his calf injury, stating it is “much more minor than last year” and “isn’t as bad as the one that sidelined him for most of the Colts’ final six games in the 2025 season.” However, the Colts officially ruled him out for Week 7, along with tight end Tyler Warren and wide receiver Anthony Gould, as they prepare to face the Minnesota Vikings.
Gardner left the game against the Tennessee Titans in the second half due to the calf injury and did not participate in practice on Wednesday. Head coach Shane Steichen confirmed Gardner's absence for the upcoming game, while Warren is also out with a groin injury that has kept him sidelined for two consecutive games. Gould sustained an injury during the Titans game, adding to the Colts' growing list of unavailable players.
With a 2-4 record, the Colts face mounting pressure as they navigate their injury challenges. The team's personnel plan now hinges on Gardner's absence, highlighting the disparity between his personal assessment of the injury and the team's official stance.