.Stephen Owner, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen signed up with ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts as well as NFL at large. Stephen ended up starting point in column creating in the 2015 Indiana Associated Media Media Editors competitors, and also he is actually a previous top-10 champion in informative writing in the Associated Media Athletics Editors national contest. He has actually narrated the NFL given that 2005, covering the Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers from 2005-2013 as well as the Colts given that 2013. He has previously helped the Miami Adviser, Tampa Fl Gulf Moments, Indianapolis Star and also The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts starting pass receiver Josh Downs left behind practice with an ankle injury Wednesday early morning, needing to have the assistance of 2 team wage earners to leave behind the area before being proceeded a cart to the storage locker room.The Colts did certainly not divulge particular information regarding the injury, but a source said to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs went through a high ankle sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL time, is actually a crucial member of the Colts' injustice after recording 68 passes for 771 backyards last season-- second on the team in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the disappointment of the injury was the simple fact that it may have been possible to avoid. Downs was actually handled coming from overdue on the play by security Scar Cross as Downs was actually going out of bounds after recording a quick pass coming from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Additionally, the play can be found in a 7-on-7 duration where physicality is actually usually discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was essential of Cross' handle, stating, "Our company've reached be actually intelligent. Our company are actually completing like crazy however our team have actually got to remain off the ground and we can not drop, bottom line." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the industry complying with the play, even while Downs was still being participated in to.Speaking to reporters after technique, Cross said, "Our team're competing, participating in football. Josh is my individual. I love him to death." If Downs is out for a prolonged duration, it elevates the stakes in the war for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver blotch responsible for No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and Downs at No. 2. Pro Alec Pierce and also rookie Adonai Mitchell have actually been actually rotating with the starting offense, along with trainers waiting on one to distinct. Both have revealed considerable progress in latest practices, as well as instructors assume each will play a role in the outburst.