IR
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 2/10/2025
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
49
SACKS
1.0
INT
1
FF
0
TD
0
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Gardner has already established himself as arguably the best cornerback in the NFL, posting consecutive first team All-Pro seasons in his first two campaigns after being drafted fourth overall by the Jets in 2022. The Jets secondary is likely to remain elite with Gardner leading the way, but unfortunately for fantasy purposes, quarterbacks know Sauce's elite reputation and rarely test him. Gardner has only two career interceptions and dipped to 11 passes defensed in 2023 after leading the league with 20 as a rookie. Read Past Outlooks
Placed on injured reserve
The Jets placed Gardner (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Gardner was already ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Dolphins due to a hamstring injury. His placement on IR opens up a spot on the Jets' 53-man roster for Bruce Hector. Gardner will end the 2024 regular season with 49 tackles (36 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and nine pass defenses (including one interception) across 15 games.
Gardner was already ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Dolphins due to a hamstring injury. His placement on IR opens up a spot on the Jets' 53-man roster for Bruce Hector. Gardner will end the 2024 regular season with 49 tackles (36 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and nine pass defenses (including one interception) across 15 games.
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Measurables Review
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Height
6' 3"Weight
190 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.41 secHand Length
9.63 inArm Length
33.50 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2022
Gardner took home Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2022, as the fourth overall pick out of Cincinnati led the league with 20 passes defensed while adding 75 tackles (51 solo) and two interceptions. He will likely be a better player on the field than in fantasy in 2023, as opposing quarterbacks will be loath to throw in Sauce's direction after his standout rookie campaign. Gardner and fellow cornerback D.J. Reed figure to make life difficult on wide receivers again after the Jets allowed a league-low 1,857 yards to the position in 2022.
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Ruled out for season finale
Gardner (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
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Begins Week 18 prep with DNP
Gardner (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice estimation, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
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Ruled out for remainder of Week 17
Gardner won't play for the remainder of Sunday's matchup against Buffalo due to a hamstring injury.
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Given green light for Week 17
Gardner (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Bills.
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Could play Sunday
Gardner (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bills, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
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Looking to stay in New York
Gardner is hoping to sign a contract extension with the Jets, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. "I want to be part of this [team] for a long time," the cornerback said Monday. "I want to be part of the change in this organization."
ANALYSIS
Selected fourth overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, Gardner is coming off a disappointing 2024 campaign that saw him record a career-low nine passes defended over 15 games before ending the year on IR with a hamstring strain. Gardner's credentials as a shutdown corner are well-established, however, and he was named a first-team All-Pro in his first two pro seasons. He's one of three 2022 first-round picks, along with wide receiver Garrett Wilson and defensive end Jermaine Johnson, who are now eligible for extensions, but Gardner might be the top priority in contract talks, as Wilson has hinted he wants to be traded and Johnson missed most of the 2024 season with a torn Achilles.
Selected fourth overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, Gardner is coming off a disappointing 2024 campaign that saw him record a career-low nine passes defended over 15 games before ending the year on IR with a hamstring strain. Gardner's credentials as a shutdown corner are well-established, however, and he was named a first-team All-Pro in his first two pro seasons. He's one of three 2022 first-round picks, along with wide receiver Garrett Wilson and defensive end Jermaine Johnson, who are now eligible for extensions, but Gardner might be the top priority in contract talks, as Wilson has hinted he wants to be traded and Johnson missed most of the 2024 season with a torn Achilles.