.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen signed up with ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts and NFL unconfined. Stephen completed starting point in pillar writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, as well as he is a previous top-10 champion in explanatory journalism in the Associated Media Athletics Editors national competition. He has narrated the NFL due to the fact that 2005, dealing with the Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and also the Colts because 2013. He has formerly worked for the Miami Adviser, Tampa Gulf Moments, Indianapolis Superstar and The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning wide receiver Josh Downs left experiment an ankle joint accident Wednesday early morning, needing the help of two crew staffers to leave the area just before being continued a pushcart to the storage locker room.The Colts carried out not make known specific information regarding the trauma, however a resource told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs went through a high ankle sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL season, is actually a vital participant of the Colts' injustice after catching 68 passes for 771 yards final period-- 2nd on the staff in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the frustration of the personal injury was actually the fact that it may possess been actually avoidable. Downs was actually dealt with coming from overdue on the play through protection Nick Cross as Downs was actually heading out of bounds after recording a brief successfully pass from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Even further, the play can be found in a 7-on-7 time frame where physicality is generally discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was actually crucial of Cross' tackle, stating, "Our team've got to be smart. We are actually competing like crazy yet our team have actually reached remain off the ground and also our team can not decrease, profit." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the field adhering to the play, also while Downs was actually still being actually joined to.Speaking to media reporters after technique, Cross pointed out, "We are actually competing, participating in soccer. Josh is my individual. I love him to death." If Downs is out for an extensive time frame, it increases the stakes in the fight for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver blemish behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and Downs at No. 2. Veteran Alec Pierce as well as novice Adonai Mitchell have been actually alternating along with the beginning offense, with coaches expecting one to separate. Both have actually shown notable progress in latest strategies, and also instructors anticipate each will contribute in the outburst.