.Stephen Owner, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and also NFL unconfined. Stephen ended up starting point in pillar writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Media Media Editors competition, and he is a previous top-10 victor in explanatory journalism in the Associated Media Sports Editors nationwide contest. He has actually told the NFL given that 2005, covering the Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers from 2005-2013 as well as the Colts because 2013. He has actually previously helped the Miami Adviser, Tampa Florida Gulf Moments, Indianapolis Celebrity as well as The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning pass receiver Josh Downs left exercise with an ankle joint accident Wednesday early morning, needing to have the support of 2 staff staffers to leave behind the area before being carried on a cart to the locker room.The Colts did certainly not make known certain relevant information about the injury, yet a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs experienced a high ankle sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL time, is an essential participant of the Colts' injustice after recording 68 masquerades 771 yards last time-- second on the staff in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the stress of the accident was the simple fact that it may have been preventable. Downs was dealt with from overdue on the play by security Scar Cross as Downs was actually going out of bounds after capturing a quick successfully pass from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Additionally, the play was available in a 7-on-7 period where physicality is generally discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was crucial of Cross' handle, mentioning, "We have actually come to be actually smart. We're competing like crazy yet our company've come to stay off the ground as well as our company can't drop, bottom line." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the area adhering to the play, also while Downs was actually still being joined to.Speaking to media reporters after technique, Cross claimed, "We are actually completing, playing football. Josh is my fella. I like him to fatality." If Downs is out for an extended time period, it raises the concerns in the battle for the Colts' No. 3 pass receiver blotch behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and Downs at No. 2. Veteran Alec Pierce as well as rookie Adonai Mitchell have actually been varying along with the beginning offense, along with trains waiting on one to distinct. Both have shown substantial progress in current strategies, as well as coaches assume each will definitely contribute in the outburst.