.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen participated in ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts as well as NFL at large. Stephen finished top place in pillar creating in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, and also he is actually a previous top-10 victor in explanatory writing in the Associated Press Sports Editors national contest. He has narrated the NFL given that 2005, dealing with the Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers coming from 2005-2013 as well as the Colts because 2013. He has actually recently worked with the Miami Adviser, Tampa Florida Bay Moments, Indianapolis Star as well as The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning wide receiver Josh Downs left behind experiment an ankle injury Wednesday early morning, needing to have the help of pair of group wage earners to leave the area prior to being carried on a pushcart to the closet room.The Colts performed certainly not disclose details relevant information about the accident, however a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs endured a high ankle sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL period, is actually an important member of the Colts' injustice after recording 68 passes for 771 backyards last time-- 2nd on the crew in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the disappointment of the personal injury was actually the truth that it might have been preventable. Downs was actually taken on coming from behind on the play through protection Nick Cross as Downs was going out of bounds after capturing a quick pass from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Additionally, the play can be found in a 7-on-7 duration where physicality is usually discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was crucial of Cross' take on, claiming, "Our company have actually come to be actually clever. Our team are actually contending fast yet our team've come to keep off the ground and our team can not decrease, profits." Steichen admonished Cross on the field observing the play, also while Downs was still being participated in to.Speaking to media reporters after practice, Cross mentioned, "Our team are actually completing, participating in regulation football. Josh is my man. I like him to fatality." If Downs is actually out for an extended duration, it increases the risks in the war for the Colts' No. 3 pass receiver blotch behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. as well as Downs at No. 2. Expert Alec Pierce and newbie Adonai Mitchell have actually been rotating along with the starting outburst, along with trainers waiting for one to different. Both have revealed significant progression in recent methods, and also coaches anticipate both will play a role in the outburst.