Jets GM Darren Mougey said the team will exercise the fifth-year option on Sauce Gardner.

Fantasy Impact

This is expected as Gardner sits as one of the top corners in the NFL. The two sides will next work to come to agreement on a long-term extension. The fifth-year option for Gardner would cost the Jets a $20.1 million cap hit next year.

Jets CB Sauce Gardner (hamstring) has officially been ruled out for Week 18.

Fantasy Impact

Gardner has dealt with a hamstring injury for a few weeks and was limited in the Jets last two contests. D.J. Reed and Brandin Echols should see increased snaps against the Dolphins in the season finale.

Sauce Gardner (hamstring) is active for Week 17 for the New York Jets against the Buffalo Bills according to Rich Cimini.

Fantasy Impact

Gardner will take the field after passing pregame testing on his injured hamstring without any setbacks as the cornerback looks to slow down a productive Buffalo offense Sunday.

Sauce Gardner is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Fantasy Impact

Gardner was able to return to a limited practice on Friday. His status remains up in the air for Sunday.

Sauce Gardner was absent from practice on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Gardner was also absent from practice on Wednesday. He'll likely have to practice in some capacity on Friday to have a chance of playing on Sunday against the Bills.