.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen joined ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen finished first place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Media Media Editors competition, as well as he is actually a previous top-10 victor in explanatory journalism in the Associated Media Athletics Editors nationwide competition. He has actually recorded the NFL due to the fact that 2005, dealing with the Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers from 2005-2013 as well as the Colts given that 2013. He has actually previously helped the Miami Adviser, Tampa Bay Bay Moments, Indianapolis Star as well as The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning wide receiver Josh Downs left behind experiment an ankle injury Wednesday morning, needing to have the assistance of 2 staff wage earners to leave behind the area before being actually proceeded a cart to the locker room.The Colts carried out certainly not disclose certain info regarding the injury, but a resource told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs endured a high ankle sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL season, is a crucial participant of the Colts' affront after catching 68 passes for 771 lawns final time-- second on the staff in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the aggravation of the accident was the simple fact that it might possess been actually preventable. Downs was dealt with coming from behind on the play through protection Chip Cross as Downs was actually going out of bounds after catching a short pass from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Further, the play was available in a 7-on-7 time frame where physicality is actually typically discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was actually essential of Cross' take on, stating, "Our company have actually come to be intelligent. Our team are actually contending fast yet we've got to remain off the ground as well as our experts can not decrease, bottom line." Steichen admonished Cross on the industry following the play, even while Downs was actually still being joined to.Speaking to media reporters after method, Cross pointed out, "Our team are actually contending, participating in soccer. Josh is my man. I like him to death." If Downs is out for a lengthy period, it elevates the risks in the battle for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver blemish responsible for No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and also Downs at No. 2. Pro Alec Pierce and also newbie Adonai Mitchell have been actually rotating along with the starting offense, with trains waiting for one to different. Both have actually shown considerable progression in recent methods, as well as trains assume both will certainly play a role in the outburst.