India, Nov. 30 -- The Indianapolis Colts suffered a massive setback on Sunday after star CB Sauce Gardner sustained a calf injury against the Houston Texans. Early in the first quarter, he was taken to the medical tent with the non-contact hit. Mekhi Blackmon replaced Gardner.

The team later announced he is questionable to return due to a calf issue.

Gardner's arrival in Indianapolis, one of the biggest moves at this year's NFL trade deadline, was intended to solidify a young secondary. The Colts paid a steep price to land him; first-round picks in both 2026 and 2027, along with wide receiver AD Mitchell, were sent to the New York Jets in exchange for the All-Pro defender.

In his brief time with the Colts, Gardner has already shown why...