.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen signed up with ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and also NFL at large. Stephen finished first place in pillar creating in the 2015 Indiana Associated Media Media Editors competitors, as well as he is a previous top-10 winner in explanatory news in the Associated Press Sports Editors national contest. He has actually chronicled the NFL given that 2005, covering the Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers coming from 2005-2013 as well as the Colts due to the fact that 2013. He has earlier benefited the Miami Herald, Tampa Bay Moments, Indianapolis Celebrity and also The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning pass receiver Josh Downs left experiment an ankle joint trauma Wednesday morning, needing the support of pair of staff staffers to leave the industry prior to being continued a pushcart to the storage locker room.The Colts carried out certainly not make known particular info concerning the trauma, however a resource said to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs endured a higher ankle joint sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL season, is an essential participant of the Colts' affront after catching 68 masquerades 771 gardens final period-- 2nd on the staff in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the aggravation of the accident was actually the simple fact that it might have been possible to avoid. Downs was handled from behind on the play through safety and security Chip Cross as Downs was actually walking out of bounds after catching a brief successfully pass from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Even further, the play can be found in a 7-on-7 period where physicality is generally discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was actually crucial of Cross' deal with, mentioning, "Our company've reached be wise. Our experts are actually completing like crazy but we have actually reached keep off the ground and also our team can not drop, bottom line." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the industry following the play, also while Downs was actually still being attended to.Speaking to press reporters after method, Cross said, "Our experts're completing, playing soccer. Josh is my individual. I enjoy him to death." If Downs is out for an extended time period, it elevates the concerns in the war for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver spot behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and Downs at No. 2. Pro Alec Pierce and also novice Adonai Mitchell have been actually varying with the beginning offense, with trainers expecting one to distinct. Both have actually shown considerable progression in recent methods, and also trains assume each will definitely play a role in the outburst.