.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen signed up with ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts as well as NFL unconfined. Stephen finished top place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Media Media Editors competition, and also he is actually a previous top-10 winner in explanatory journalism in the Associated Press Sports Editors nationwide competition. He has actually told the NFL considering that 2005, covering the Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers coming from 2005-2013 and also the Colts due to the fact that 2013. He has actually previously benefited the Miami Herald, Tampa Florida Bay Times, Indianapolis Celebrity as well as The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts starting pass receiver Josh Downs left behind exercise with an ankle joint trauma Wednesday morning, needing to have the assistance of 2 staff wage earners to leave the industry prior to being continued a cart to the closet room.The Colts performed certainly not make known specific info concerning the injury, however a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs went through a higher ankle joint sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL period, is actually a vital participant of the Colts' affront after recording 68 masquerades 771 backyards last season-- 2nd on the team in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the irritation of the trauma was actually the reality that it could have been actually avoidable. Downs was actually addressed from behind on the play through safety and security Scar Cross as Downs was actually walking out of bounds after capturing a short pass coming from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Further, the play was available in a 7-on-7 time period where physicality is actually commonly discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was critical of Cross' handle, claiming, "Our company've got to be brilliant. Our team're contending fast however our company've reached keep off the ground and our company can not drop, bottom line." Steichen admonished Cross on the area adhering to the play, also while Downs was still being went to to.Speaking to press reporters after technique, Cross claimed, "Our company're contending, playing regulation football. Josh is my person. I adore him to death." If Downs is out for an extensive time frame, it elevates the stakes in the battle for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver blemish behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and Downs at No. 2. Professional Alec Pierce as well as newbie Adonai Mitchell have actually been varying along with the beginning outburst, with trainers expecting one to separate. Each have revealed notable improvement in recent strategies, as well as trains expect both will play a role in the offense.