Sauce Gardner seeks Damar Hamlin jersey to wear during New York Jets' Week 18 pregame
New York Jets star rookie defensive back Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner, a former University of Cincinnati Bearcats standout, tweeted Wednesday that he's looking for a Damar Hamlin jersey to wear before his team's Week 18 game Sunday against the Dolphins in Miami.
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin tweeted the reply, "We got you!"
Gardner responded that he appreciated Rubin's offer and asked for him to send it to the Jets' facility.
Donations for Hamlin's Chasing M's Foundation surpassed $7 million early Thursday. There was a $5,000 donation from "Sauce Gardner," as well as $25,003 from Jim Irsay and the Indianapolis Colts and $18,003 from Robert Kraft and the New England Patriots.
Earlier, Gardner had tweeted a link to the GoFundMe for the foundation.
Fanatics announced that proceeds from Hamlin's jersey sales will be donated to the foundation as well.
Pro Football Focus tweeted that Hamlin's jersey has been one of the highest-selling jerseys this week.
More about Hamlin via Twitter from Gardner:
I kept waking up every couple hours last night; checking my phone to make sure he got better💯 This is great news!!! God answers prayer! He really do!! Keep praying for him, his family, and his teammates y’all🙏🏾 https://t.co/DMx4hbl2WA
— SAUCE (@iamSauceGardner) January 4, 2023
Father God, I pray that Damar Hamlin is okay and here with us. I also ask that he have a speedy recovery mentally & physically God; in Jesus name… Amen🙏🏾
— SAUCE (@iamSauceGardner) January 3, 2023
Last month, Gardner was named a Pro Bowler. His reaction via Twitter:
I’m really a Pro Bowler… If only y’all knew what it took for me to get here. Making it outta Detroit ain’t easy at all💯 I beat the odds. All I can do is thank God🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/sa5VQz8LxX
— SAUCE (@iamSauceGardner) December 22, 2022
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