.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen joined ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts and NFL unconfined. Stephen finished top place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competitors, and he is actually a previous top-10 victor in informative news in the Associated Media Sports Editors nationwide contest. He has recorded the NFL given that 2005, covering the Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and also the Colts since 2013. He has actually earlier helped the Miami Adviser, Tampa Bay Gulf Moments, Indianapolis Celebrity and The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts starting wide receiver Josh Downs left experiment an ankle trauma Wednesday early morning, requiring the assistance of pair of team wage earners to leave the field before being actually proceeded a cart to the locker room.The Colts performed certainly not divulge certain details concerning the injury, but a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs went through a higher ankle joint sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL season, is a crucial participant of the Colts' injustice after catching 68 passes for 771 gardens last season-- 2nd on the group in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the irritation of the accident was the simple fact that it may possess been preventable. Downs was actually tackled coming from behind on the play by safety Chip Cross as Downs was actually heading out of bounds after recording a short elapsed coming from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Better, the play was available in a 7-on-7 time frame where physicality is actually generally discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was actually essential of Cross' address, saying, "Our team've reached be actually brilliant. Our team are actually competing like crazy yet our team've come to keep off the ground as well as our company can not go down, bottom line." Steichen admonished Cross on the field following the play, also while Downs was actually still being participated in to.Speaking to press reporters after technique, Cross pointed out, "Our team're competing, playing soccer. Josh is my person. I love him to death." If Downs is out for an extended period, it elevates the stakes in the struggle for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver spot behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and also Downs at No. 2. Professional Alec Pierce and also novice Adonai Mitchell have actually been actually rotating along with the beginning outburst, with instructors waiting on one to distinct. Both have actually presented notable progress in latest techniques, and also trainers expect both will certainly contribute in the outburst.