"INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts said Thursday newly acquired cornerback Sauce Gardner has cleared the concussion protocol and is expected to play Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons in Berlin. Coach Shane Steichen said Wednesday the plan was to get him on the field - if he was cleared to play. Gardner was acquired in a surprise blockbuster deal with the New York Jets just before Tuesday's trade deadline."
"He is expected to speak for the first time since the trade later Thursday. Adding the two-time All-Pro bolsters an Indy secondary that has been playing short-handed most of this season because of injuries. Gardner will be paired with Pro Bowl slot cornerback Kenny Moore II and the Colts remain hopeful their other Pro Bowl cornerback, Charvarius Ward, will be cleared through the concussion protocol after their bye week, which follows the Berlin trip."
Sauce Gardner has cleared the concussion protocol and is expected to play Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons in Berlin. He was acquired by the Indianapolis Colts in a surprise blockbuster trade with the New York Jets just before the trade deadline. Coach Shane Steichen planned to get Gardner on the field if he was cleared. Gardner is scheduled to speak later Thursday for the first time since the trade. The two-time All-Pro strengthens a Colts secondary that has been short-handed by injuries. Gardner will pair with slot cornerback Kenny Moore II, and Charvarius Ward remains hopeful to clear protocol after the bye week.
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