.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen joined ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts as well as NFL unconfined. Stephen ended up starting point in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competitors, and also he is a previous top-10 victor in explanatory news in the Associated Press Athletics Editors nationwide competition. He has actually told the NFL because 2005, dealing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coming from 2005-2013 and also the Colts since 2013. He has formerly worked with the Miami Herald, Tampa Fl Gulf Times, Indianapolis Celebrity and The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning wide receiver Josh Downs left experiment an ankle injury Wednesday early morning, needing to have the help of 2 group wage earners to leave the field just before being proceeded a cart to the storage locker room.The Colts performed certainly not divulge specific details concerning the personal injury, however a resource informed ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs endured a high ankle joint sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL time, is actually a crucial participant of the Colts' offense after capturing 68 masquerades 771 gardens last season-- 2nd on the team in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the aggravation of the accident was the reality that it may have been preventable. Downs was actually tackled coming from overdue on the play through safety Nick Cross as Downs was actually walking out of bounds after catching a quick pass from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Further, the play came in a 7-on-7 time period where physicality is typically discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was actually vital of Cross' take on, stating, "Our team've come to be clever. Our company're completing fast yet our experts have actually reached stay off the ground and also we can't drop, profit." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the industry adhering to the play, also while Downs was still being joined to.Speaking to reporters after strategy, Cross pointed out, "We are actually contending, participating in regulation football. Josh is my person. I love him to fatality." If Downs is out for a prolonged period, it raises the risks in the fight for the Colts' No. 3 pass receiver stain behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. as well as Downs at No. 2. Pro Alec Pierce and also newbie Adonai Mitchell have actually been actually rotating with the starting offense, with trainers waiting on one to different. Each have presented significant progress in latest practices, and instructors anticipate both will certainly contribute in the offense.