.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen signed up with ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and also NFL at large. Stephen completed starting point in pillar creating in the 2015 Indiana Associated Media Media Editors competitors, and he is actually a previous top-10 champion in explanatory news in the Associated Media Sports Editors nationwide contest. He has actually narrated the NFL due to the fact that 2005, dealing with the Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers coming from 2005-2013 as well as the Colts since 2013. He has previously worked for the Miami Herald, Tampa Bay Bay Times, Indianapolis Superstar and The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts starting wide receiver Josh Downs left behind experiment an ankle joint accident Wednesday early morning, needing to have the aid of 2 team wage earners to leave the area just before being proceeded a pushcart to the locker room.The Colts performed certainly not reveal certain relevant information regarding the trauma, however a source said to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs endured a higher ankle joint sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL season, is a critical participant of the Colts' affront after recording 68 masquerades 771 backyards final period-- 2nd on the group in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the stress of the injury was the simple fact that it may have been preventable. Downs was dealt with from behind on the play through protection Chip Cross as Downs was actually heading out of bounds after recording a quick pass coming from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Even further, the play can be found in a 7-on-7 time period where physicality is actually commonly discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was actually important of Cross' tackle, mentioning, "Our company've reached be smart. Our company are actually completing fast yet our team've got to remain off the ground as well as our team can not drop, profits." Steichen admonished Cross on the industry adhering to the play, even while Downs was still being joined to.Speaking to media reporters after practice, Cross said, "Our team're contending, playing football. Josh is my man. I enjoy him to fatality." If Downs is out for a prolonged time frame, it increases the risks in the war for the Colts' No. 3 pass receiver blemish behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and Downs at No. 2. Pro Alec Pierce and newbie Adonai Mitchell have actually been actually alternating along with the beginning outburst, along with coaches expecting one to separate. Each have actually revealed significant progress in current techniques, and also coaches anticipate each will certainly play a role in the offense.