.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen joined ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts as well as NFL at large. Stephen finished first place in pillar creating in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competitors, and he is actually a previous top-10 champion in informative journalism in the Associated Media Sports Editors nationwide competition. He has actually chronicled the NFL due to the fact that 2005, covering the Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and also the Colts considering that 2013. He has recently worked with the Miami Adviser, Tampa Gulf Moments, Indianapolis Celebrity as well as The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts starting pass receiver Josh Downs left behind experiment an ankle joint trauma Wednesday early morning, needing the support of pair of team wage earners to leave the field just before being carried on a pushcart to the closet room.The Colts performed certainly not reveal details information concerning the trauma, however a source said to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs experienced a high ankle joint sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL season, is actually a critical member of the Colts' affront after catching 68 passes for 771 gardens last period-- second on the group in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the aggravation of the accident was the reality that it may possess been actually preventable. Downs was actually taken on coming from overdue on the play by safety and security Nick Cross as Downs was actually going out of bounds after recording a quick pass coming from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Even more, the play can be found in a 7-on-7 duration where physicality is actually usually discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was important of Cross' tackle, stating, "Our team've got to be actually smart. Our team're contending like crazy however we've reached stay off the ground as well as we can not drop, profits." Steichen admonished Cross on the area observing the play, also while Downs was actually still being joined to.Speaking to press reporters after method, Cross pointed out, "Our team're completing, playing football. Josh is my individual. I love him to death." If Downs is out for a prolonged time frame, it increases the risks in the war for the Colts' No. 3 pass receiver blemish behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. as well as Downs at No. 2. Professional Alec Pierce as well as rookie Adonai Mitchell have actually been actually varying with the beginning offense, along with trainers expecting one to distinct. Both have shown considerable progress in latest strategies, and trainers anticipate each will certainly play a role in the offense.