.Stephen Owner, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen signed up with ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen ended up starting point in pillar creating in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, and he is actually a previous top-10 champion in explanatory writing in the Associated Press Sports Editors nationwide contest. He has told the NFL given that 2005, covering the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and the Colts because 2013. He has actually earlier worked with the Miami Herald, Tampa Fl Gulf Moments, Indianapolis Celebrity and The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning pass receiver Josh Downs left behind exercise with an ankle joint injury Wednesday morning, requiring the assistance of pair of staff wage earners to leave the industry just before being actually proceeded a cart to the storage locker room.The Colts carried out certainly not divulge particular info regarding the personal injury, but a source informed ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs went through a high ankle sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL period, is a crucial member of the Colts' injustice after recording 68 passes for 771 backyards last time-- second on the team in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the disappointment of the trauma was actually the simple fact that it may have been possible to avoid. Downs was taken on coming from behind on the play by protection Scar Cross as Downs was actually walking out of bounds after capturing a quick pass coming from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Better, the play came in a 7-on-7 duration where physicality is generally discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was actually critical of Cross' tackle, pointing out, "Our company have actually got to be actually intelligent. We're completing fast but we've come to remain off the ground as well as our company can not go down, bottom line." Steichen admonished Cross on the area adhering to the play, also while Downs was actually still being participated in to.Speaking to media reporters after practice, Cross stated, "We're contending, participating in football. Josh is my person. I adore him to fatality." If Downs is actually out for a lengthy duration, it increases the risks in the fight for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver blotch behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. as well as Downs at No. 2. Professional Alec Pierce as well as rookie Adonai Mitchell have been actually varying along with the starting outburst, along with coaches awaiting one to distinct. Each have actually revealed substantial progression in recent techniques, as well as trains expect each will definitely contribute in the offense.