Gardiner (hip) won't be in attendance for training camp and is slated to start another year on long-term injured reserve, Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News and Observer reports.

Gardiner (hip) has been given medical clearance to play and should be ready for the 2022-23 campaign, Sara Civian of The Athletic reports.

Gardiner will undergo surgery on both his hip and back and will be placed on long-term injured reserve to start the season, Sara Civian of The Athletic reports.

Gardiner served as a healthy scratch for the second consecutive game in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win against Columbus.

Gardiner was promoted from the taxi squad for Monday's tilt with Detroit.

Gardiner was reassigned to the taxi squad Sunday, CapFriendly reports.

Gardiner (back) will be promoted to the active roster and return to action Saturday against Detroit, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

Gardiner (back) was placed on the taxi squad Saturday, per CapFriendly.

Gardiner (back) was promoted to the active roster Friday, according to CapFriendly.

Gardiner was reassigned to the taxi squad Thursday, per CapFriendly.