.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen participated in ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts as well as NFL unconfined. Stephen finished starting point in pillar creating in the 2015 Indiana Associated Media Media Editors competition, as well as he is actually a previous top-10 winner in informative writing in the Associated Media Sports Editors nationwide competition. He has actually recorded the NFL since 2005, dealing with the Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers coming from 2005-2013 and the Colts since 2013. He has actually previously worked for the Miami Adviser, Tampa Gulf Moments, Indianapolis Superstar and also The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts starting pass receiver Josh Downs left behind experiment an ankle personal injury Wednesday morning, needing the help of 2 team wage earners to leave the industry prior to being actually continued a cart to the locker room.The Colts did certainly not disclose specific information about the personal injury, however a resource informed ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs experienced a high ankle joint sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL period, is actually a vital participant of the Colts' affront after recording 68 masquerades 771 yards last season-- 2nd on the crew in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the frustration of the injury was the truth that it may have been actually avoidable. Downs was actually handled coming from behind on the play by safety Nick Cross as Downs was heading out of bounds after capturing a short pass from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Even more, the play was available in a 7-on-7 time frame where physicality is actually usually discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was crucial of Cross' tackle, mentioning, "Our experts have actually come to be brilliant. Our team're completing fast however our company've reached remain off the ground and also our company can't decrease, profits." Steichen admonished Cross on the field complying with the play, also while Downs was actually still being participated in to.Speaking to reporters after practice, Cross mentioned, "Our experts are actually contending, participating in soccer. Josh is my guy. I adore him to death." If Downs is actually out for a lengthy time frame, it elevates the risks in the fight for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver blemish responsible for No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. as well as Downs at No. 2. Pro Alec Pierce as well as novice Adonai Mitchell have actually been actually varying with the starting outburst, along with coaches awaiting one to separate. Each have actually presented substantial progression in recent strategies, as well as coaches assume each will certainly play a role in the offense.