.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 first place in column creating in the 2015 Indiana Associated Media Media Editors competitors, and he is a previous top-10 victor in explanatory writing in the Associated Media Athletics Editors national contest. He has chronicled the NFL since 2005, dealing with the Tampa Gulf Buccaneers coming from 2005-2013 and also the Colts considering that 2013. He has recently helped the Miami Herald, Tampa Bay Moments, Indianapolis Celebrity and also The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts starting pass receiver Josh Downs left experiment an ankle personal injury Wednesday morning, needing to have the aid of two group staffers to leave the industry before being continued a pushcart to the closet room.The Colts performed not make known specific information regarding the trauma, yet a source said to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs went through a high ankle sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL time, is actually a crucial participant of the Colts' injustice after capturing 68 masquerades 771 yards final season-- second on the group in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the stress of the personal injury was the simple fact that it might have been actually preventable. Downs was dealt with from behind on the play through safety and security Scar Cross as Downs was actually walking out of bounds after catching a quick successfully pass coming from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Even more, the play can be found in a 7-on-7 time frame where physicality is typically discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was actually critical of Cross' address, stating, "We've reached be clever. Our team're competing like crazy however we have actually come to stay off the ground and we can't drop, profit." Steichen admonished Cross on the field adhering to the play, even while Downs was actually still being actually went to to.Speaking to press reporters after method, Cross stated, "Our experts're contending, participating in regulation football. Josh is my guy. I adore him to death." If Downs is out for a lengthy time period, it increases the risks in the fight for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver spot responsible for No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and Downs at No. 2. Expert Alec Pierce and rookie Adonai Mitchell have actually been actually varying along with the starting offense, along with trainers awaiting one to distinct. Both have revealed substantial progression in current techniques, and also trains expect both will play a role in the outburst.