.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen participated in ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts as well as NFL unconfined. Stephen ended up first place in column creating in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competitors, as well as he is a previous top-10 winner in explanatory news in the Associated Media Sports Editors national competition. He has told the NFL considering that 2005, covering the Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers from 2005-2013 as well as the Colts because 2013. He has previously worked for the Miami Herald, Tampa Florida Bay Times, Indianapolis Star and also The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts starting pass receiver Josh Downs left practice with an ankle personal injury Wednesday early morning, needing to have the aid of pair of team wage earners to leave behind the area prior to being continued a cart to the locker room.The Colts carried out not divulge specific info regarding the trauma, but a source said to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs experienced a high ankle joint sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL time, is an essential member of the Colts' offense after capturing 68 passes for 771 lawns final period-- second on the team in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the aggravation of the injury was the truth that it could have been possible to avoid. Downs was actually dealt with from behind on the play through safety Scar Cross as Downs was going out of bounds after recording a short pass from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Even further, the play can be found in a 7-on-7 time period where physicality is usually discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was vital of Cross' deal with, saying, "Our team have actually come to be actually brilliant. Our company're contending fast yet our company have actually got to stay off the ground and also we can't decrease, income." Steichen admonished Cross on the field adhering to the play, also while Downs was actually still being actually attended to.Speaking to reporters after method, Cross pointed out, "Our company are actually contending, playing soccer. Josh is my person. I like him to fatality." If Downs is out for a lengthy duration, it elevates the stakes in the struggle for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver spot behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and Downs at No. 2. Veteran Alec Pierce and also newbie Adonai Mitchell have been rotating with the beginning outburst, along with instructors waiting for one to different. Both have actually shown considerable progression in current strategies, as well as trainers expect both will definitely play a role in the offense.