.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen participated in ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts as well as NFL at large. Stephen ended up top place in pillar writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competitors, and also he is a previous top-10 victor in explanatory news in the Associated Media Sports Editors national contest. He has chronicled the NFL due to the fact that 2005, dealing with the Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and also the Colts given that 2013. He has previously helped the Miami Herald, Tampa Florida Bay Moments, Indianapolis Superstar as well as The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning wide receiver Josh Downs left behind practice with an ankle joint personal injury Wednesday morning, needing the help of pair of group wage earners to leave the area prior to being proceeded a pushcart to the storage locker room.The Colts carried out certainly not reveal particular info concerning the accident, but a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs went through a high ankle sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL time, is actually an essential member of the Colts' injustice after catching 68 masquerades 771 lawns final time-- 2nd on the team in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the irritation of the accident was the reality that it could possess been avoidable. Downs was actually taken on coming from behind on the play by security Scar Cross as Downs was heading out of bounds after recording a brief pass coming from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Further, the play came in a 7-on-7 time frame where physicality is generally discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was crucial of Cross' take on, saying, "Our experts've got to be intelligent. Our company're competing like crazy yet we have actually reached stay off the ground and our team can not drop, profits." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the area observing the play, also while Downs was still being actually went to to.Speaking to reporters after method, Cross said, "Our experts're contending, playing soccer. Josh is my individual. I like him to fatality." If Downs is actually out for a prolonged duration, it elevates the stakes in the fight for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver blemish responsible for No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. as well as Downs at No. 2. Pro Alec Pierce and novice Adonai Mitchell have been varying with the starting offense, with instructors expecting one to separate. Both have actually presented considerable development in recent methods, as well as coaches anticipate both will definitely play a role in the outburst.