.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen joined ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts as well as NFL unconfined. Stephen finished top place in column creating in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competitors, and also he is actually a previous top-10 winner in informative news in the Associated Media Sports Editors national competition. He has recorded the NFL because 2005, covering the Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and also the Colts considering that 2013. He has formerly helped the Miami Herald, Tampa Gulf Times, Indianapolis Superstar as well as The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts starting wide receiver Josh Downs left practice with an ankle accident Wednesday morning, needing to have the assistance of pair of group wage earners to leave the field just before being actually proceeded a cart to the storage locker room.The Colts did certainly not make known certain details regarding the trauma, yet a source informed ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs experienced a high ankle joint sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL season, is actually a vital member of the Colts' affront after capturing 68 masquerades 771 yards last season-- second on the team in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the irritation of the personal injury was the truth that it could have been avoidable. Downs was taken on from behind on the play through security Scar Cross as Downs was actually heading out of bounds after recording a brief successfully pass coming from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Additionally, the play can be found in a 7-on-7 duration where physicality is actually normally discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was actually vital of Cross' address, pointing out, "We've got to be intelligent. We're contending like crazy but our experts've got to stay off the ground and our company can't go down, income." Steichen admonished Cross on the field following the play, even while Downs was actually still being joined to.Speaking to media reporters after technique, Cross said, "Our company're contending, playing football. Josh is my guy. I like him to death." If Downs is actually out for an extensive time period, it elevates the concerns in the fight for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver blotch behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and also Downs at No. 2. Veteran Alec Pierce and also newbie Adonai Mitchell have been rotating along with the starting outburst, along with coaches expecting one to different. Both have actually shown significant progression in latest techniques, and also trains anticipate both will play a role in the offense.