Jets Cornerback Sauce Gardner Claims Increased Penalties Due To Team's 0-4 Start

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner believes referees are targeting him with more penalties because the Jets are struggling with an 0-4 start to the 2025 NFL season. Gardner expressed frustration, noting that officials appear to call more infractions on him compared to players on winning teams, despite some of his penalties being questionable. The Jets were flagged 13 times for 101 yards in their recent 27-21 loss to the Miami Dolphins, highlighting ongoing discipline issues that head coach Aaron Glenn acknowledged, admitting the team must improve its penalty problems. Glenn also voiced dissatisfaction with officiating but emphasized that the Jets must clean up their mistakes to have a chance at winning games. Gardner leads the team in penalties, continuing a trend from the previous season when he was flagged frequently. The Jets face further pressure to improve as they prepare to host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5, aiming to reverse their losing streak.