.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen signed up with ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen completed starting point in pillar creating in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, and also he is actually a previous top-10 victor in informative journalism in the Associated Press Sports Editors national competition. He has recorded the NFL because 2005, dealing with the Tampa Gulf Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and the Colts because 2013. He has actually formerly worked for the Miami Adviser, Tampa Bay Gulf Times, Indianapolis Superstar and The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning pass receiver Josh Downs left behind exercise with an ankle personal injury Wednesday early morning, needing the aid of 2 group staffers to leave behind the area just before being actually continued a cart to the closet room.The Colts carried out certainly not reveal details details about the trauma, however a resource said to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs went through a higher ankle sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL period, is a crucial member of the Colts' affront after capturing 68 passes for 771 yards final period-- second on the group in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the irritation of the accident was actually the fact that it could possess been possible to avoid. Downs was actually dealt with from overdue on the play through security Scar Cross as Downs was walking out of bounds after recording a quick successfully pass coming from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Better, the play came in a 7-on-7 period where physicality is normally discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was crucial of Cross' take on, stating, "Our experts have actually got to be actually smart. Our experts're competing fast yet we've got to stay off the ground as well as we can not decrease, income." Steichen admonished Cross on the field adhering to the play, even while Downs was actually still being participated in to.Speaking to reporters after method, Cross stated, "We are actually completing, playing football. Josh is my man. I love him to fatality." If Downs is actually out for a lengthy time frame, it elevates 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. Expert Alec Pierce and rookie Adonai Mitchell have been actually rotating along with the beginning outburst, with coaches waiting on one to separate. Each have actually revealed considerable progression in recent techniques, and also trainers expect both are going to play a role in the outburst.