.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen signed up with ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts as well as NFL at large. Stephen completed top place in pillar creating in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competitors, and also he is a previous top-10 winner in informative writing in the Associated Media Athletics Editors national contest. He has recorded the NFL given that 2005, dealing with the Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and the Colts due to the fact that 2013. He has previously worked for the Miami Adviser, Tampa Gulf Times, Indianapolis Superstar as well as The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts starting wide receiver Josh Downs left behind practice with an ankle injury Wednesday early morning, needing to have the assistance of 2 group staffers to leave the area before being actually continued a cart to the closet room.The Colts performed certainly not disclose particular information regarding the injury, yet a source said to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs went through a high ankle joint sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL season, is actually a vital member of the Colts' injustice after catching 68 passes for 771 lawns last period-- second on the staff in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the disappointment of the personal injury was the reality that it may have been preventable. Downs was taken on coming from overdue on the play through security Chip Cross as Downs was going out of bounds after recording a quick pass from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Better, the play can be found in a 7-on-7 duration where physicality is typically discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was actually important of Cross' tackle, pointing out, "Our company've come to be brilliant. Our company're contending fast but our experts've come to remain off the ground and also our team can't drop, bottom line." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the industry following the play, even while Downs was actually still being went to to.Speaking to media reporters after technique, Cross pointed out, "Our company're contending, playing regulation football. Josh is my man. I love him to fatality." If Downs is out for a prolonged time frame, it increases the stakes in the war for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver spot responsible for No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. as well as Downs at No. 2. Veteran Alec Pierce and newbie Adonai Mitchell have actually been actually alternating along with the beginning outburst, along with trainers awaiting one to separate. Each have revealed substantial progression in latest strategies, and also trains expect both will play a role in the offense.