.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen finished top place in pillar writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Media Media Editors competition, and also he is a previous top-10 victor in informative news in the Associated Press Athletics Editors nationwide competition. He has chronicled the NFL because 2005, dealing with the Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and also the Colts because 2013. He has previously worked for the Miami Adviser, Tampa Gulf Times, Indianapolis Superstar and The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning wide receiver Josh Downs left behind experiment an ankle injury Wednesday early morning, needing to have the assistance of 2 group staffers to leave the industry prior to being actually proceeded a pushcart to the storage locker room.The Colts did certainly not make known details details about the injury, however a resource told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs endured a higher ankle sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL time, is actually a critical participant of the Colts' injustice after capturing 68 passes for 771 gardens final period-- second on the team in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the irritation of the trauma was actually the fact that it may possess been actually preventable. Downs was handled from behind on the play through safety Chip Cross as Downs was heading out of bounds after catching a short successfully pass coming from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Additionally, the play came in a 7-on-7 time period where physicality is generally discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was important of Cross' deal with, pointing out, "Our experts've got to be wise. Our team're contending fast however our experts've got to keep off the ground and also our experts can not go down, profits." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the field complying with the play, also while Downs was actually still being joined to.Speaking to reporters after technique, Cross mentioned, "We are actually completing, participating in football. Josh is my guy. I adore him to fatality." If Downs is out for an extensive period, it elevates the concerns in the war for the Colts' No. 3 pass receiver blotch behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and Downs at No. 2. Pro Alec Pierce as well as rookie Adonai Mitchell have been alternating along with the beginning outburst, with coaches expecting one to separate. Both have revealed significant progression in latest methods, and also trainers assume each are going to play a role in the outburst.