.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen joined ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts as well as NFL unconfined. Stephen finished first place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competitors, as well as he is actually a previous top-10 winner in informative writing in the Associated Media Sports Editors national contest. He has recorded the NFL considering that 2005, covering the Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers coming from 2005-2013 as well as the Colts given that 2013. He has actually recently helped the Miami Herald, Tampa Gulf Times, Indianapolis Superstar as well as The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts starting pass receiver Josh Downs left behind practice with an ankle joint accident Wednesday morning, needing to have the help of pair of team wage earners to leave behind the area before being proceeded a cart to the storage locker room.The Colts performed certainly not divulge particular info about the trauma, however a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs suffered a high ankle sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL period, is a crucial member of the Colts' offense after capturing 68 masquerades 771 backyards last time-- 2nd on the team in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the stress of the accident was actually the simple fact that it might have been preventable. Downs was addressed coming from behind on the play by safety and security Nick Cross as Downs was actually walking out of bounds after capturing a brief pass from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Even further, the play can be found in a 7-on-7 time period where physicality is actually generally discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was actually vital of Cross' take on, stating, "Our company've reached be actually smart. We're completing fast however our experts have actually come to keep off the ground as well as our experts can not go down, profit." Steichen admonished Cross on the area observing the play, even while Downs was still being participated in to.Speaking to media reporters after method, Cross said, "We're contending, participating in soccer. Josh is my person. I adore him to fatality." If Downs is out for a prolonged time period, it raises the concerns in the fight for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver stain responsible for No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and also Downs at No. 2. Expert Alec Pierce and newbie Adonai Mitchell have been alternating along with the beginning outburst, with coaches waiting for one to separate. Both have actually revealed considerable progress in latest methods, and coaches expect each will contribute in the outburst.