.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and also NFL unconfined. Stephen ended up top place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competitors, as well as he is actually a previous top-10 winner in explanatory journalism in the Associated Media Sports Editors nationwide competition. He has actually recorded the NFL given that 2005, covering the Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and also the Colts since 2013. He has recently worked for the Miami Herald, Tampa Fl Gulf Times, Indianapolis Superstar and also The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts starting pass receiver Josh Downs left behind exercise with an ankle joint trauma Wednesday early morning, needing to have the aid of two staff wage earners to leave the field prior to being continued a cart to the locker room.The Colts carried out certainly not make known specific details about the accident, but a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs suffered a high ankle joint sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL period, is an essential participant of the Colts' affront after capturing 68 passes for 771 yards final season-- 2nd on the crew in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the stress of the injury was the truth that it may possess been possible to avoid. Downs was actually handled from behind on the play through security Nick Cross as Downs was going out of bounds after capturing a brief successfully pass coming from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Additionally, the play came in a 7-on-7 time frame where physicality is typically discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was crucial of Cross' address, claiming, "Our company've come to be brilliant. Our team're contending like crazy however our company've come to remain off the ground as well as our team can not drop, bottom line." Steichen admonished Cross on the area observing the play, also while Downs was still being actually attended to.Speaking to press reporters after method, Cross mentioned, "We are actually contending, participating in football. Josh is my individual. I adore him to fatality." If Downs is out for a prolonged duration, it raises the risks in the struggle for the Colts' No. 3 pass receiver blotch behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. as well as Downs at No. 2. Expert Alec Pierce as well as novice Adonai Mitchell have been varying along with the beginning offense, with instructors waiting on one to different. Each have actually revealed notable progress in latest practices, as well as trainers anticipate both will play a role in the offense.