.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL unconfined. Stephen finished starting point in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competitors, as well as he is a previous top-10 champion in informative news in the Associated Media Athletics Editors national contest. He has actually told the NFL because 2005, dealing with the Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers coming from 2005-2013 as well as the Colts because 2013. He has actually formerly helped the Miami Adviser, Tampa Florida Gulf Moments, Indianapolis Celebrity and also The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts starting pass receiver Josh Downs left behind practice with an ankle joint personal injury Wednesday early morning, needing to have the help of pair of staff staffers to leave behind the area prior to being proceeded a cart to the storage locker room.The Colts performed certainly not disclose particular relevant information regarding the injury, however a source informed ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs went through a higher ankle joint sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL time, is a vital member of the Colts' offense after catching 68 passes for 771 gardens last season-- second on the crew in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the irritation of the trauma was actually the truth that it might possess been actually avoidable. Downs was actually handled coming from behind on the play by safety Nick Cross as Downs was actually going out of bounds after catching a brief elapsed coming from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Further, the play can be found in a 7-on-7 time period where physicality is actually commonly discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was critical of Cross' handle, stating, "We have actually come to be actually intelligent. Our experts're contending fast yet our experts've come to remain off the ground and we can't drop, income." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the area observing the play, also while Downs was still being actually went to to.Speaking to reporters after technique, Cross stated, "We're completing, playing soccer. Josh is my person. I adore him to death." If Downs is out for a prolonged duration, it raises the risks in the battle for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver spot behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and also Downs at No. 2. Veteran Alec Pierce as well as novice Adonai Mitchell have been alternating with the beginning outburst, along with trainers awaiting one to distinct. Each have shown substantial progress in current strategies, and trains expect each will definitely play a role in the offense.