.Stephen Owner, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen participated in 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 competitors, and he is actually a previous top-10 champion in explanatory news in the Associated Media Sports Editors national competition. He has recorded the NFL since 2005, dealing with the Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and also the Colts given that 2013. He has earlier helped the Miami Herald, Tampa Bay Gulf Moments, Indianapolis Superstar as well as The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts starting pass receiver Josh Downs left practice with an ankle accident Wednesday early morning, needing to have the aid of pair of staff staffers to leave behind the industry before being actually carried on a pushcart to the storage locker room.The Colts did not disclose certain relevant information regarding the injury, however a source said to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs endured a high ankle sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL season, is actually an essential member of the Colts' offense after recording 68 passes for 771 yards final season-- second on the crew in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the frustration of the trauma was actually the reality that it might have been actually possible to avoid. Downs was actually dealt with coming from behind on the play by security Nick Cross as Downs was actually walking out of bounds after recording a short pass from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Additionally, the play came in a 7-on-7 time frame where physicality is normally discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was actually vital of Cross' tackle, mentioning, "We have actually got to be actually smart. Our experts're contending like crazy but we've come to remain off the ground and also our experts can't decrease, income." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the industry adhering to the play, also while Downs was still being attended to.Speaking to media reporters after strategy, Cross claimed, "Our team're competing, playing soccer. Josh is my individual. I enjoy him to fatality." If Downs is out for a lengthy duration, it raises the stakes in the battle for the Colts' No. 3 pass receiver blotch responsible for No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. as well as Downs at No. 2. Professional Alec Pierce as well as rookie Adonai Mitchell have actually been rotating along with the beginning offense, along with trainers waiting for one to distinct. Each have presented notable improvement in latest techniques, and instructors expect each are going to play a role in the outburst.