.Stephen Owner, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and also NFL at large. Stephen finished starting point in pillar writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, and he is actually a previous top-10 champion in explanatory news in the Associated Media Sports Editors national competition. He has chronicled the NFL due to the fact that 2005, covering the Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and the Colts considering that 2013. He has actually formerly benefited the Miami Herald, Tampa Fl Gulf Moments, Indianapolis Star and also The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning pass receiver Josh Downs left behind experiment an ankle injury Wednesday morning, needing the help of pair of crew staffers to leave behind the field before being actually carried on a cart to the closet room.The Colts did certainly not divulge particular info concerning the trauma, however a resource informed ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs experienced a higher ankle sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL time, is a crucial participant of the Colts' affront after capturing 68 passes for 771 yards last period-- second on the team in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the frustration of the accident was actually the fact that it might possess been actually avoidable. Downs was actually addressed coming from behind on the play by security Chip Cross as Downs was going out of bounds after capturing a short elapsed from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Additionally, the play can be found in a 7-on-7 time period where physicality is actually commonly discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was important of Cross' deal with, pointing out, "We've come to be actually wise. Our experts are actually competing like crazy but our team have actually got to keep off the ground and our company can't drop, bottom line." Steichen admonished Cross on the area adhering to the play, also while Downs was still being actually went to to.Speaking to press reporters after technique, Cross stated, "We're competing, participating in soccer. Josh is my man. I enjoy him to death." If Downs is out for a lengthy period, it raises the concerns in the battle for the Colts' No. 3 pass receiver stain responsible for No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and also Downs at No. 2. Expert Alec Pierce as well as rookie Adonai Mitchell have been alternating with the beginning offense, along with instructors awaiting one to distinct. Each have actually revealed substantial progression in recent strategies, as well as coaches expect each are going to contribute in the outburst.