.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen participated in ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen completed first place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Media Media Editors competitors, and also he is a previous top-10 champion in explanatory writing in the Associated Media Sports Editors nationwide competition. He has actually told the NFL due to the fact that 2005, covering the Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and the Colts considering that 2013. He has actually formerly benefited the Miami Herald, Tampa Fl Gulf Moments, Indianapolis Celebrity and also The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts starting wide receiver Josh Downs left exercise with an ankle joint accident Wednesday morning, needing the help of pair of team wage earners to leave behind the industry prior to being continued a cart to the closet room.The Colts did not divulge specific relevant information regarding the injury, but a resource told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs endured a higher ankle sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL period, is actually a crucial member of the Colts' offense after capturing 68 masquerades 771 gardens final period-- second on the staff in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the irritation of the personal injury was the fact that it could possess been preventable. Downs was tackled from behind on the play by protection Scar Cross as Downs was going out of bounds after recording a quick elapsed coming from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Better, the play can be found in a 7-on-7 time period where physicality is actually normally discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was crucial of Cross' address, saying, "We have actually come to be actually clever. We are actually contending fast however we've reached stay off the ground and our company can not drop, profit." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the area observing the play, also while Downs was actually still being actually participated in to.Speaking to media reporters after practice, Cross pointed out, "We're completing, participating in regulation football. Josh is my individual. I like him to fatality." If Downs is actually out for an extended period, it increases the stakes in the war for the Colts' No. 3 pass receiver blotch behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and Downs at No. 2. Professional Alec Pierce as well as novice Adonai Mitchell have been actually alternating with the starting offense, along with instructors expecting one to distinct. Both have revealed substantial progress in recent techniques, as well as trainers anticipate each are going to contribute in the offense.