.Stephen Owner, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen participated in ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and also NFL unconfined. Stephen finished starting point in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Media Media Editors competition, and he is actually a previous top-10 champion in explanatory news in the Associated Press Sports Editors nationwide contest. He has actually told the NFL because 2005, covering the Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers from 2005-2013 as well as the Colts due to the fact that 2013. He has actually earlier worked for the Miami Herald, Tampa Bay Gulf Moments, Indianapolis Celebrity and also The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts starting pass receiver Josh Downs left practice with an ankle joint personal injury Wednesday morning, needing the assistance of 2 staff staffers to leave behind the industry before being actually carried on a pushcart to the locker room.The Colts carried out not disclose certain relevant information concerning the personal injury, however a resource informed ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs went through a high ankle sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL season, is actually a crucial member of the Colts' injustice after recording 68 passes for 771 gardens last time-- second on the crew in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the aggravation of the accident was actually the truth that it may have been actually avoidable. Downs was actually tackled coming from overdue on the play through safety Scar Cross as Downs was going out of bounds after capturing a quick elapsed from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Even further, the play was available in a 7-on-7 period where physicality is actually typically discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was important of Cross' handle, claiming, "Our company've come to be actually wise. We are actually competing fast but our team have actually reached keep off the ground as well as we can't go down, profits." Steichen admonished Cross on the area complying with the play, also while Downs was still being attended to.Speaking to media reporters after method, Cross claimed, "Our company are actually completing, playing regulation football. Josh is my fella. I like him to fatality." If Downs is actually out for a prolonged period, it raises the concerns in the war for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver stain behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and Downs at No. 2. Professional Alec Pierce as well as novice Adonai Mitchell have actually been alternating along with the beginning offense, with trainers waiting for one to distinct. Each have revealed considerable development in current methods, as well as instructors assume both will play a role in the outburst.