A.J. Brown beats Sauce Gardner in 1-on-1 training camp rep: Reaction draws fiery response from Colts CB

Gardner set the record straight after his defensive mishap Aug 11, 2026 at 3:43 pm ET • 2 min read Getty Images The New England Patriots invested heavily into wide receiver A.J. Brown with the blockbuster trade that went down June 1, and if his highlight play from training camp on Tuesday is any indication of what is to come this season, the move will pay off for the reigning AFC champions. In a joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts, Brown beat star cornerback Sauce Gardner in emphatic style on a 1-on-1 route.Brown stopped on a dime on a sit route, and when he turned back to receive the ball, Gardner's feet slipped and caused him to stumble onto his hands. Brown hauled in the pass, turned upfield and would have forced Gardner to make an open-field tackle if the play was live. Video of