The age mystery surrounding Sauce Gardner, the star cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts, has finally been resolved. For weeks, many sources erroneously reported that he was 25 years old, but Gardner clarified during the Colts' final day of mandatory minicamp that he is actually 24.

I'm 24, by the way,

Why the Confusion?

The discrepancy stems from various sources listing conflicting birthdates:

• ESPN.com, Pro Football Reference, and Wikipedia suggested Gardner was born on August 31, 2000, making him 25.
• Conversely, NFL.com and the Colts' official website stated his birthday as August 31, 2001, confirming he is 24.

Adding to the confusion, the 2025 NFL Record and Fact Book incorrectly listed Gardner's birthdate as 2000, a mistake that has persisted since his rookie year in 2022 when he was drafted by the New York Jets.

NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy explained that clubs are responsible for notifying the league of any inaccuracies in player birthdates. Gardner himself verified that his passport and driver's license correctly reflect his birthdate as 2001.

The Implications

This clarification means the Colts have a 24-year-old cornerback under contract through the 2029 season, which is a more advantageous situation for the team. So, if you're planning to celebrate Gardner's birthday on August 31, remember to prepare for a 24th birthday bash, not a 25th!