.Stephen Owner, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen joined ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts and NFL unconfined. Stephen completed top place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competitors, and also he is actually a previous top-10 victor in explanatory writing in the Associated Media Athletics Editors nationwide contest. He has actually recorded the NFL because 2005, dealing with the Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers from 2005-2013 as well as the Colts since 2013. He has previously helped the Miami Herald, Tampa Bay Gulf Moments, Indianapolis Superstar as well as The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts starting wide receiver Josh Downs left behind practice with an ankle joint personal injury Wednesday early morning, requiring the help of two crew wage earners to leave the area just before being proceeded a pushcart to the closet room.The Colts performed not divulge specific info about the personal injury, yet a source informed ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs went through a higher ankle sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL season, is a crucial participant of the Colts' injustice after recording 68 passes for 771 yards final season-- 2nd on the staff in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the stress of the injury was the truth that it may possess been actually possible to avoid. Downs was actually addressed from behind on the play by protection Scar Cross as Downs was actually going out of bounds after recording a brief pass from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Further, the play was available in a 7-on-7 period where physicality is typically discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was actually essential of Cross' take on, saying, "Our experts have actually got to be actually brilliant. Our team're contending like crazy yet our company've got to stay off the ground as well as we can't decrease, profit." Steichen admonished Cross on the industry complying with the play, also while Downs was still being actually went to to.Speaking to reporters after strategy, Cross pointed out, "We're contending, participating in soccer. Josh is my fella. I love him to death." If Downs is out for an extensive time period, it raises the risks in the battle for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver blemish behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. as well as Downs at No. 2. Professional Alec Pierce as well as newbie Adonai Mitchell have been rotating with the starting outburst, with trains waiting on one to separate. Each have revealed significant progress in recent strategies, as well as trains assume both are going to play a role in the outburst.