.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen participated in ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts as well as NFL at large. Stephen ended up starting point in column creating in the 2015 Indiana Associated Media Media Editors competitors, as well as he is actually a previous top-10 winner in explanatory writing in the Associated Media Athletics Editors nationwide competition. He has actually recorded the NFL considering that 2005, covering the Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and also the Colts considering that 2013. He has actually earlier worked for the Miami Herald, Tampa Bay Times, Indianapolis Superstar as well as The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts starting pass receiver Josh Downs left exercise with an ankle injury Wednesday morning, needing the support of pair of group staffers to leave behind the area before being proceeded a cart to the locker room.The Colts performed not reveal particular details concerning the personal injury, however a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs experienced a high ankle joint sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL season, is an important member of the Colts' injustice after capturing 68 masquerades 771 backyards last season-- second on the group in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the irritation of the accident was the reality that it may possess been possible to avoid. Downs was handled from behind on the play by protection Chip Cross as Downs was heading out of bounds after recording a brief pass from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Additionally, the play came in a 7-on-7 time period where physicality is usually discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was crucial of Cross' address, claiming, "Our company have actually come to be intelligent. We're contending like crazy but we have actually got to keep off the ground and also we can not decrease, profits." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the industry complying with the play, even while Downs was actually still being actually joined to.Speaking to reporters after practice, Cross claimed, "Our experts're contending, participating in football. Josh is my individual. I love him to death." If Downs is actually out for a lengthy duration, it elevates the concerns in the battle for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver blemish behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and Downs at No. 2. Pro Alec Pierce and also newbie Adonai Mitchell have actually been varying with the starting offense, along with coaches waiting for one to different. Each have actually presented considerable progression in recent strategies, as well as trains expect each will definitely play a role in the outburst.