.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen joined ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts as well as NFL unconfined. Stephen completed starting point in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Media Media Editors competition, and he is actually a previous top-10 victor in informative writing in the Associated Media Sports Editors national competition. He has narrated the NFL due to the fact that 2005, covering the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and the Colts due to the fact that 2013. He has formerly helped the Miami Herald, Tampa Fl Gulf Moments, Indianapolis Superstar and also The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning pass receiver Josh Downs left behind exercise with an ankle joint trauma Wednesday morning, requiring the aid of 2 group wage earners to leave the field before being actually proceeded a pushcart to the closet room.The Colts did not disclose specific details about the personal injury, but a resource informed ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs suffered a higher ankle joint sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL period, is a vital participant of the Colts' offense after catching 68 passes for 771 backyards last time-- second on the group in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the irritation of the accident was actually the fact that it might have been actually preventable. Downs was dealt with from behind on the play by safety Chip Cross as Downs was actually heading out of bounds after recording a brief successfully pass from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Even more, the play was available in a 7-on-7 duration where physicality is commonly discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was crucial of Cross' deal with, stating, "Our experts have actually reached be clever. We're contending like crazy however our team've come to stay off the ground and also our company can't drop, bottom line." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the field complying with the play, even while Downs was actually still being actually attended to.Speaking to press reporters after practice, Cross stated, "We are actually contending, playing regulation football. Josh is my man. I love him to fatality." If Downs is actually out for a prolonged duration, it increases the concerns in the battle for the Colts' No. 3 pass receiver blemish responsible for No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and Downs at No. 2. Professional Alec Pierce and rookie Adonai Mitchell have been varying along with the starting offense, along with instructors expecting one to separate. Both have actually presented notable progress in latest techniques, and also trainers anticipate both will certainly contribute in the offense.