.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen joined 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 Media Media Editors competitors, and also he is a previous top-10 champion in explanatory writing in the Associated Media Athletics Editors nationwide contest. He has actually told the NFL given that 2005, covering the Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers from 2005-2013 as well as the Colts due to the fact that 2013. He has actually formerly benefited the Miami Adviser, Tampa Bay Times, Indianapolis Celebrity and The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts starting wide receiver Josh Downs left behind exercise with an ankle joint trauma Wednesday early morning, needing the aid of pair of team wage earners to leave the field just before being proceeded a cart to the storage locker room.The Colts did not disclose details information concerning the accident, but a source informed ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs endured a high ankle sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL season, is actually a critical member of the Colts' injustice after catching 68 passes for 771 lawns last period-- second on the team in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the stress of the accident was the truth that it may have been actually possible to avoid. Downs was actually handled coming from behind on the play by protection Chip Cross as Downs was going out of bounds after catching a quick pass coming from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Better, the play can be found in a 7-on-7 time period where physicality is actually typically discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was actually important of Cross' tackle, mentioning, "Our experts have actually reached be actually intelligent. Our company are actually contending fast but we've reached keep off the ground and also our experts can't go down, bottom line." Steichen admonished Cross on the industry observing the play, even while Downs was actually still being joined to.Speaking to press reporters after strategy, Cross claimed, "Our company are actually completing, playing regulation football. Josh is my guy. I love him to fatality." If Downs is out for an extended time frame, it raises the risks in the battle for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver blemish responsible for No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and also Downs at No. 2. Professional Alec Pierce and also newbie Adonai Mitchell have been alternating with the beginning outburst, with trainers waiting on one to different. Each have presented substantial progress in recent strategies, as well as instructors expect each will definitely contribute in the offense.