.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen completed starting point in column creating in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competitors, and also he is a previous top-10 victor in informative writing in the Associated Media Sports Editors national contest. He has actually recorded the NFL given that 2005, dealing with the Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and the Colts given that 2013. He has previously worked with the Miami Adviser, Tampa Florida Gulf Moments, Indianapolis Superstar as well as The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning wide receiver Josh Downs left exercise with an ankle joint injury Wednesday early morning, requiring the help of two staff staffers to leave behind the area just before being actually proceeded a cart to the locker room.The Colts performed not divulge specific info about the injury, yet a source said to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs suffered a higher ankle joint sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL time, is actually an important participant of the Colts' injustice after capturing 68 passes for 771 backyards last period-- 2nd on the group in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the aggravation of the personal injury was the simple fact that it might possess been avoidable. Downs was dealt with from behind on the play through security Scar Cross as Downs was actually going out of bounds after capturing a brief pass coming from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Additionally, the play can be found in a 7-on-7 duration where physicality is actually commonly discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was actually important of Cross' take on, mentioning, "Our experts have actually got to be actually clever. Our company're competing fast yet our team've got to remain off the ground as well as our team can't drop, income." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the field complying with the play, also while Downs was still being participated in to.Speaking to media reporters after technique, Cross pointed out, "Our company are actually competing, playing football. Josh is my person. I adore him to fatality." If Downs is actually out for an extensive duration, it increases the concerns in the war for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver blotch behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and Downs at No. 2. Veteran Alec Pierce as well as rookie Adonai Mitchell have been actually rotating along with the starting offense, along with trainers expecting one to different. Each have presented considerable improvement in latest techniques, as well as instructors expect both will certainly play a role in the offense.