Jets Sauce Gardner spotted with alleged Philly mob boss Joseph Skinny Joey Merlino in Flori

Dov Kleiman is back on the controversy board. His post linking New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner to the mob created a backlash on social media.

On Sunday, July 7, Kleiman shared a photo of Gardner with an alleged mob boss from Philadelphia. A shirtless Gardner can be seen with a man whom Kleiman identified as Joseph ‘Skinny Joe’ Merlino hanging out in Florida.

Jets CB Sauce Gardner was hanging out with alleged Philly mob boss Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino in Florida.

Jets CB Sauce Gardner was hanging out with alleged Philly mob boss Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino in Florida 🤔 pic.twitter.com/lMU70tOagG

This came as a surprise to many because Gardner isn’t someone who would stir up trouble with all the Aaron Rodgers fiasco going on. Regardless the photo drew in a lot of question marks about what the 23-year-old was doing in Florida besides churning up golf videos.

Upgraded to TaylorMade and it's getting the job done😏🏌🏾 pic.twitter.com/OXBq7PaOv4

Sauce Gardner fires back at Dov Kleiman for his uncalled-for statement about hanging out with a mobster

The former first-round pick found a new habit of learning golf in the offseason. He shared a few videos on X documenting his progress.

However, Kleiman’s post diverted his attention from golf. He had no choice left on his hand but to clarify about the photo.

Dov, it's funny because I know that you know I wasn't "hanging out" with him. Rent must be due eh?

Dov, it's funny because I know that you know I wasn't "hanging out" with him. Rent must be due eh ?😂 https://t.co/9TbnzTNFBT

Kleiman remains mum about the post which he hasn’t taken down. This wasn’t the first occasion the NFL news-breaker faced flak for alleged misleading information.

Previously, Raiders Michael Lombardi went at him for an attempt at creating a false narrative surrounding head coach Antonio Pierce.

Who is he anyway? Is he just some strange cat somewhere in a basement in Israel?

Gardner on the other hand remains stranded in Miami. He is apparently sick.

Sauce Gardner voted the best cornerback in the NFL

Although the New York Jets had another forgetful season last year, their defense was among the best in the league. Gardner had a major part to play in that regard which is why Pro Football Focus voted him the best cornerback in the league.

[Sauce] Gardner had arguably the most impressive start to a career for a cornerback in NFL history. Having quickly transformed the Jets secondary into the best unit in the NFL, the Jets star has earned a 92.1 coverage grade and allowed only 0.53 yards per coverage snap over the last two years, both of which rank first among all cornerbacks in the league.

The University of Cincinnati graduate bagged his second consecutive All-Pro selection after recording 57 combined tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 11 pass deflections, and forced 1 fumble.

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