.Stephen Owner, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen signed up with ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts as well as NFL at large. Stephen completed top place in pillar creating 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 actually recorded the NFL since 2005, dealing with the Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and also the Colts due to the fact that 2013. He has actually earlier worked with the Miami Adviser, Tampa Florida Bay Moments, Indianapolis Celebrity and The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning pass receiver Josh Downs left behind practice with an ankle injury Wednesday early morning, requiring the aid of 2 group wage earners to leave the industry before being actually carried on a pushcart to the storage locker room.The Colts performed not reveal details info regarding the injury, but a resource told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs endured a high ankle joint sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL season, is an essential member of the Colts' injustice after catching 68 masquerades 771 backyards final period-- second on the team in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the stress of the injury was actually the truth that it may have been avoidable. Downs was actually taken on from behind on the play by security Chip Cross as Downs was actually heading out of bounds after recording a quick elapsed from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Additionally, the play was available in a 7-on-7 period where physicality is actually usually discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was essential of Cross' take on, stating, "We have actually got to be actually wise. Our experts are actually competing fast yet our experts've come to remain off the ground and we can not decrease, bottom line." Steichen admonished Cross on the industry observing the play, even while Downs was still being actually attended to.Speaking to press reporters after method, Cross stated, "Our team are actually competing, participating in football. Josh is my guy. I love him to fatality." If Downs is actually out for a lengthy period, it increases the stakes in the struggle for the Colts' No. 3 pass receiver spot responsible for No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. as well as Downs at No. 2. Pro Alec Pierce and also novice Adonai Mitchell have actually been actually rotating along with the starting offense, along with instructors expecting one to distinct. Each have revealed notable improvement in recent methods, and coaches anticipate each will certainly play a role in the outburst.