Jets Cornerback Sauce Gardner Diagnosed with Concussion After Week 7 Loss to Panthers

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner suffered a concussion during their Week 7 game against the Carolina Panthers, exiting the game in the fourth quarter for evaluation. Gardner was able to walk to the locker room on his own, but has since entered the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, requiring clearance by an independent neurologist to play in Week 8 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed Gardner's status would be monitored throughout the week to determine his availability. In Gardner's potential absence, Jarvis Brownlee is expected to see increased playing time at cornerback. This injury adds to the Jets' growing list of injured players, further complicating their depth for upcoming games. Gardner's recovery and clearance remain critical for the Jets' defensive lineup moving forward.