.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and also NFL unconfined. Stephen finished top place in pillar writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Media Media Editors competition, as well as he is actually a previous top-10 winner in informative news in the Associated Press Athletics Editors national competition. He has told the NFL due to the fact that 2005, covering the Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and also the Colts since 2013. He has actually formerly benefited the Miami Herald, Tampa Bay Bay Times, Indianapolis Superstar and The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning pass receiver Josh Downs left behind exercise with an ankle accident Wednesday morning, needing the support of pair of group wage earners to leave the field before being actually carried on a pushcart to the locker room.The Colts carried out certainly not reveal details info regarding the trauma, however a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs endured a higher ankle sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL period, is an essential member of the Colts' offense after catching 68 masquerades 771 backyards last time-- 2nd on the team in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the aggravation of the trauma was actually the fact that it might have been avoidable. Downs was actually tackled from overdue on the play by protection Chip Cross as Downs was actually walking out of bounds after recording a brief elapsed coming from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Better, the play was available in a 7-on-7 time period where physicality is generally discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was actually crucial of Cross' handle, pointing out, "We've come to be actually smart. Our experts're completing fast however our team have actually reached stay off the ground and also our company can not drop, profits." Steichen admonished Cross on the area complying with the play, also while Downs was actually still being actually went to to.Speaking to media reporters after strategy, Cross mentioned, "Our company are actually contending, participating in soccer. Josh is my individual. I like him to fatality." If Downs is out for an extensive time period, it increases the risks in the struggle for the Colts' No. 3 pass receiver spot responsible for No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and also Downs at No. 2. Pro Alec Pierce and also newbie Adonai Mitchell have actually been actually varying with the starting outburst, with instructors awaiting one to different. Each have presented substantial progress in current strategies, and also trainers expect each will certainly play a role in the offense.