.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen signed up with ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts and also NFL at large. Stephen finished starting point in pillar creating in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competitors, and he is a previous top-10 victor in informative news in the Associated Press Athletics Editors national contest. He has chronicled the NFL given that 2005, dealing with the Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers from 2005-2013 as well as the Colts since 2013. He has formerly worked for the Miami Herald, Tampa Florida Gulf Times, Indianapolis Celebrity and also The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning wide receiver Josh Downs left experiment an ankle accident Wednesday morning, needing the help of pair of team staffers to leave behind the industry just before being continued a pushcart to the storage locker room.The Colts performed not make known details info about the injury, however a resource said to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs went through a higher ankle sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL season, is actually a vital participant of the Colts' injustice after recording 68 masquerades 771 lawns final period-- 2nd on the team in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the irritation of the trauma was the simple fact that it could have been actually preventable. Downs was actually tackled coming from behind on the play through safety Scar Cross as Downs was going out of bounds after catching a brief pass coming from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Even further, the play came in a 7-on-7 time period where physicality is generally discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was actually essential of Cross' take on, pointing out, "Our experts've come to be actually wise. Our team're competing fast however our experts've got to keep off the ground and also our company can not go down, profit." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the industry following the play, also while Downs was actually still being participated in to.Speaking to reporters after strategy, Cross mentioned, "Our experts're contending, participating in soccer. Josh is my guy. I love him to death." If Downs is out for an extensive time period, it elevates the concerns in the fight for the Colts' No. 3 pass receiver spot responsible for No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and Downs at No. 2. Veteran Alec Pierce and also newbie Adonai Mitchell have been rotating along with the beginning offense, with trains awaiting one to different. Both have actually revealed notable improvement in current techniques, as well as trainers anticipate both are going to play a role in the outburst.