.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen joined ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen completed first place in pillar writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, as well as he is a previous top-10 victor in explanatory writing in the Associated Media Sports Editors national competition. He has actually chronicled the NFL because 2005, covering the Tampa Gulf Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and also the Colts since 2013. He has formerly worked with the Miami Adviser, Tampa Bay Gulf Moments, Indianapolis Celebrity as well as The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning wide receiver Josh Downs left behind exercise with an ankle joint accident Wednesday early morning, needing to have the support of two group staffers to leave behind the industry prior to being actually carried on a pushcart to the closet room.The Colts did certainly not disclose specific relevant information regarding the injury, however a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs experienced a high ankle sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL season, is actually an important participant of the Colts' injustice after catching 68 passes for 771 lawns last season-- 2nd on the group in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the disappointment of the injury was the simple fact that it could have been possible to avoid. Downs was actually taken on from overdue on the play through protection Scar Cross as Downs was actually walking out of bounds after catching a brief elapsed coming from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Further, the play came in a 7-on-7 time frame where physicality is actually usually discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was vital of Cross' deal with, mentioning, "Our team have actually got to be intelligent. Our experts're competing like crazy yet our team've reached remain off the ground and our experts can not decrease, profits." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the field adhering to the play, even while Downs was actually still being attended to.Speaking to media reporters after technique, Cross stated, "Our company are actually contending, playing football. Josh is my fella. I enjoy him to death." If Downs is out for a lengthy duration, it increases the risks in the struggle for the Colts' No. 3 pass receiver spot behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and Downs at No. 2. Professional Alec Pierce and novice Adonai Mitchell have been varying along with the starting outburst, along with coaches awaiting one to different. Each have revealed significant improvement in current techniques, and trainers expect each will definitely play a role in the outburst.