Jets' Sauce Gardner (head), Quincy Williams (shoulder) hurt vs. Bucs

Field Level Media|published: Sun 21st September, 16:12 2025

NFL: New York Jets at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Sep 21, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA;Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Sterling Shepard (17) runs with the ball as New York Jets cornerback Michael Carter II (30) and linebacker Quincy Williams (56) defends during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

New York Jets top cornerback Sauce Gardner and standout linebacker Quincy Williams exited Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with injuries and will not return.

Williams suffered a left shoulder injury in the final minute of the first half when a Tampa Bay offensive lineman fell on him. He was ruled out in the third quarter.

Gardner was lost to a concussion after assisting on a tackle of Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving midway through the fourth quarter.

Gardner was examined in the medical tent and later was helped to the locker room with 5:14 remaining. New York ruled him out shortly thereafter.

Williams, 29, recorded more than 100 tackles in each of the past four seasons and was first-team All-Pro in 2023. Williams had four tackles (one for loss) and shared a sack before his departure.

Gardner had five stops against the Buccaneers. The two-time Pro Bowler is in his fourth NFL season and has three career interceptions.

--Field Level Media