.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen joined ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts as well as NFL at large. Stephen finished top place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, as well as he is a previous top-10 winner in explanatory news in the Associated Media Athletics Editors national contest. He has actually recorded the NFL since 2005, dealing with the Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers from 2005-2013 as well as the Colts because 2013. He has actually formerly worked with the Miami Adviser, Tampa Bay Bay Moments, Indianapolis Superstar and also The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning pass receiver Josh Downs left practice with an ankle trauma Wednesday early morning, requiring the support of two staff staffers to leave the field before being carried on a pushcart to the closet room.The Colts carried out certainly not disclose details relevant information regarding the trauma, however a resource informed ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs experienced a higher ankle sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL time, is a critical participant of the Colts' offense after catching 68 passes for 771 backyards final season-- 2nd on the group in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the irritation of the injury was actually the truth that it may have been preventable. Downs was actually taken on coming from overdue on the play by safety and security Scar Cross as Downs was actually walking out of bounds after recording a quick pass from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Additionally, the play came in a 7-on-7 duration where physicality is actually generally discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was actually critical of Cross' tackle, pointing out, "We have actually reached be clever. Our company're competing fast yet we've come to stay off the ground as well as we can't decrease, profits." Steichen admonished Cross on the industry complying with the play, even while Downs was actually still being actually joined to.Speaking to media reporters after method, Cross stated, "We're competing, playing soccer. Josh is my guy. I enjoy him to fatality." If Downs is actually out for an extensive duration, it elevates the risks 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. Pro Alec Pierce as well as novice Adonai Mitchell have actually been actually alternating with the beginning outburst, with instructors waiting for one to different. Each have actually revealed significant progress in latest techniques, and also instructors anticipate both will play a role in the outburst.