FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- After a historic start to his career, New York Jets star Sauce Gardner is seeking a significant role adjustment in 2024.
Gardner, the first cornerback since the NFL/AFL merger in 1970 to make first-team All-Pro in each of his first two seasons, has told the coaching staff that he'd like to shadow the opponents' No. 1 wide receiver. To do that, he'd travel around the formation instead of remaining at his customary left-cornerback position -- which would be a philosophical departure for the Jets.
"I'm always looking forward to the challenge," Gardner said.