.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen participated in ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen completed first place in pillar writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Media Media Editors competitors, and he is actually a previous top-10 champion in explanatory writing in the Associated Press Sports Editors national contest. He has chronicled the NFL considering that 2005, dealing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coming from 2005-2013 as well as the Colts given that 2013. He has previously worked for the Miami Adviser, Tampa Fl Gulf Times, Indianapolis Superstar and also The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts starting pass receiver Josh Downs left behind practice with an ankle personal injury Wednesday morning, needing to have the help of pair of team staffers to leave behind the industry prior to being proceeded a cart to the closet room.The Colts did certainly not reveal certain information concerning the accident, however a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs suffered a higher ankle joint sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL season, is actually a critical participant of the Colts' injustice after capturing 68 passes for 771 gardens final period-- 2nd on the group in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the aggravation of the accident was the truth that it might have been avoidable. Downs was actually handled from behind on the play by safety Scar Cross as Downs was going out of bounds after capturing a short elapsed coming from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Better, the play came in a 7-on-7 time period where physicality is actually typically discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was crucial of Cross' deal with, saying, "Our experts have actually reached be actually smart. Our company're contending fast yet our company've reached stay off the ground and also our company can't go down, profit." Steichen admonished Cross on the area following the play, also while Downs was actually still being attended to.Speaking to reporters after practice, Cross stated, "Our team are actually completing, participating in football. Josh is my fella. I enjoy him to death." If Downs is out for a lengthy duration, it elevates the risks in the fight for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver blotch behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and Downs at No. 2. Expert Alec Pierce as well as newbie Adonai Mitchell have been actually alternating with the starting offense, with instructors waiting for one to different. Both have actually presented significant progression in latest methods, and also coaches expect both will certainly contribute in the offense.