.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen participated in ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts as well as NFL at large. Stephen finished first place in pillar writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Media Media Editors competition, and also he is a previous top-10 victor in explanatory writing in the Associated Press Athletics Editors national competition. He has actually chronicled the NFL given that 2005, dealing with the Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers from 2005-2013 as well as the Colts since 2013. He has actually recently helped the Miami Herald, Tampa Fl Bay Times, Indianapolis Superstar and also The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning pass receiver Josh Downs left behind practice with an ankle personal injury Wednesday early morning, needing the aid of 2 group staffers to leave behind the industry prior to being actually continued a pushcart to the closet room.The Colts performed certainly not make known certain info regarding the trauma, yet a resource said to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs endured a high ankle joint sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL season, is actually an essential participant of the Colts' injustice after recording 68 masquerades 771 lawns final time-- second on the crew in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the disappointment of the trauma was actually the reality that it might possess been avoidable. Downs was handled from behind on the play by safety and security Nick Cross as Downs was actually going out of bounds after catching a quick elapsed from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Better, the play was available in a 7-on-7 duration where physicality is usually discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was actually vital of Cross' tackle, mentioning, "Our experts have actually come to be intelligent. Our company are actually completing like crazy however our company've got to keep off the ground and our experts can't decrease, profits." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the field complying with the play, also while Downs was still being participated in to.Speaking to press reporters after strategy, Cross said, "Our company are actually contending, participating in football. Josh is my guy. I like him to fatality." If Downs is actually out for a prolonged period, it elevates the stakes in the war for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver blemish responsible for No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and Downs at No. 2. Professional Alec Pierce and also rookie Adonai Mitchell have been varying along with the starting outburst, along with trainers awaiting one to distinct. Both have actually shown significant improvement in recent methods, and also trainers anticipate both will contribute in the offense.