.Stephen Owner, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen signed up with ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen completed first place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competitors, and also he is actually a previous top-10 victor in informative journalism in the Associated Press Sports Editors nationwide competition. He has actually recorded the NFL due to the fact that 2005, covering the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2005-2013 as well as the Colts due to the fact that 2013. He has actually earlier worked with the Miami Adviser, Tampa Gulf Moments, Indianapolis Star and also The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning pass receiver Josh Downs left exercise with an ankle joint accident Wednesday early morning, requiring the assistance of two crew staffers to leave behind the area just before being continued a pushcart to the locker room.The Colts performed certainly not make known certain details concerning the trauma, but a resource said to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs suffered a higher ankle sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL period, is an essential member of the Colts' injustice after capturing 68 masquerades 771 yards last time-- second on the group in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the disappointment of the personal injury was actually the reality that it may have been actually preventable. Downs was addressed coming from overdue on the play by safety and security Nick Cross as Downs was heading out of bounds after capturing a quick pass from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Further, the play came in a 7-on-7 duration where physicality is actually usually discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was actually essential of Cross' handle, stating, "Our company have actually got to be actually smart. Our team're completing like crazy however our experts have actually got to stay off the ground and also our experts can not decrease, bottom line." Steichen admonished Cross on the field observing the play, even while Downs was actually still being actually attended to.Speaking to press reporters after method, Cross claimed, "Our team're completing, playing regulation football. Josh is my person. I adore him to death." If Downs is out for a prolonged time frame, it elevates the risks in the struggle for the Colts' No. 3 pass receiver stain behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. as well as Downs at No. 2. Professional Alec Pierce and newbie Adonai Mitchell have been rotating with the beginning outburst, with trains expecting one to different. Each have shown substantial progress in current practices, and trainers assume both will contribute in the offense.