INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts mentioned Thursday newly acquired cornerback Sauce Gardner has cleared the concussion protocol and is anticipated to play Sunday in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons in Berlin.
Coach Shane Steichen mentioned Wednesday the plan was to get him on the sphere – if he was cleared to play. Gardner was acquired in a shock blockbuster take care of the New York Jets simply earlier than Tuesday's commerce deadline.
He's anticipated to talk for the primary time because the commerce later Thursday.
Including the two-time All-Professional bolsters an Indy secondary that has been taking part in short-handed most of this season due to accidents. Gardner will likely be paired with Professional Bowl slot cornerback Kenny Moore II and the Colts stay hopeful their different Professional Bowl cornerback, Charvarius Ward, will likely be cleared by the concussion protocol after their bye week, which follows the Berlin journey.
