Colts' Gardner won't return vs. Texans due to calf injury

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner won't return to Sunday's game against the Houston Texans due to a calf injury.

Gardner went down in the first quarter after covering Texans tight end Cade Stover on a route, staying on the ground for a couple of minutes before limping off the field with trainers.

Gardner was escorted to the locker room and ruled out of the contest shortly after. He was later seen on the Colts' sideline in a walking boot.

The 25-year-old was playing in his third game with Indianapolis after the team acquired him from the New York Jets for two first-round picks ahead of the trade deadline.

Gardner has totaled 13 tackles and two passes defended while playing every defensive snap since landing with the Colts.