.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen signed up with ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL unconfined. Stephen finished starting point in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Media Media Editors competitors, and also he is actually a previous top-10 winner in explanatory news in the Associated Media Athletics Editors national competition. He has told the NFL given that 2005, dealing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2005-2013 as well as the Colts considering that 2013. He has actually previously helped the Miami Adviser, Tampa Bay Bay Times, Indianapolis Celebrity and also The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning pass receiver Josh Downs left behind practice with an ankle joint personal injury Wednesday morning, requiring the aid of two group staffers to leave the industry just before being actually continued a cart to the closet room.The Colts did not disclose certain information regarding the accident, however a source informed ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs went through a high ankle joint sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL period, is actually a critical member of the Colts' injustice after catching 68 masquerades 771 backyards last season-- 2nd on the crew in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the frustration of the trauma was actually the truth that it could possess been avoidable. Downs was actually taken on from overdue on the play by security Chip Cross as Downs was going out of bounds after capturing a quick successfully pass from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Even further, the play came in a 7-on-7 time period where physicality is commonly discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was actually essential of Cross' address, stating, "Our team have actually reached be wise. Our company're contending like crazy yet our company've come to remain off the ground as well as our company can not drop, profit." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the area adhering to the play, even while Downs was still being joined to.Speaking to media reporters after technique, Cross claimed, "Our company are actually completing, participating in soccer. Josh is my fella. I love him to death." If Downs is out for an extensive time frame, it increases the stakes in the struggle for the Colts' No. 3 pass receiver spot responsible for No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. as well as Downs at No. 2. Professional Alec Pierce as well as novice Adonai Mitchell have actually been actually rotating with the beginning offense, with coaches awaiting one to separate. Each have presented considerable improvement in latest practices, and trainers assume both will certainly play a role in the offense.