.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen signed up with ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts and NFL unconfined. Stephen finished top place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Media Media Editors competitors, as well as he is actually a previous top-10 victor in informative writing in the Associated Media Sports Editors nationwide competition. He has actually told the NFL since 2005, dealing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coming from 2005-2013 as well as the Colts because 2013. He has actually earlier worked with the Miami Adviser, Tampa Bay Bay Times, Indianapolis Star and also The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning wide receiver Josh Downs left behind practice with an ankle joint injury Wednesday morning, needing the support of 2 group staffers to leave behind the industry before being continued a cart to the closet room.The Colts did certainly not disclose particular relevant information concerning the injury, however a resource said to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs went through a high ankle sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL period, is actually a critical member of the Colts' offense after recording 68 masquerades 771 gardens final time-- 2nd on the crew in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the stress of the personal injury was actually the reality that it might possess been possible to avoid. Downs was actually addressed from overdue on the play through safety Scar Cross as Downs was going out of bounds after catching a short pass coming from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Even further, the play can be found in a 7-on-7 time period where physicality is actually typically discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was actually critical of Cross' handle, pointing out, "Our experts've got to be actually clever. We're completing like crazy yet our company've come to remain off the ground and we can't drop, bottom line." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the area complying with the play, even while Downs was still being actually participated in to.Speaking to media reporters after technique, Cross claimed, "Our experts are actually completing, participating in regulation football. Josh is my individual. I enjoy him to death." If Downs is actually out for a prolonged period, it elevates the stakes in the war for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver spot behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and also Downs at No. 2. Pro Alec Pierce as well as novice Adonai Mitchell have actually been actually rotating with the starting offense, along with instructors awaiting one to distinct. Each have shown considerable progression in latest practices, and also instructors anticipate both will definitely play a role in the outburst.