.Stephen Owner, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL unconfined. Stephen completed first place in pillar writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competitors, and also he is a previous top-10 winner in explanatory journalism in the Associated Press Athletics Editors nationwide contest. He has actually chronicled the NFL since 2005, dealing with the Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and also the Colts because 2013. He has formerly worked for the Miami Adviser, Tampa Bay Times, Indianapolis Star and The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning pass receiver Josh Downs left practice with an ankle accident Wednesday morning, needing the assistance of two group wage earners to leave the field just before being actually proceeded a pushcart to the closet room.The Colts did certainly not divulge details information about the personal injury, however a source said to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs suffered a higher ankle sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL time, is a critical participant of the Colts' offense after catching 68 passes for 771 yards last season-- 2nd on the group in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the disappointment of the trauma was the fact that it could have been preventable. Downs was actually tackled coming from behind on the play by safety and security Nick Cross as Downs was actually walking out of bounds after catching a quick pass coming from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Even more, the play was available in a 7-on-7 duration where physicality is commonly discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was essential of Cross' deal with, pointing out, "We've come to be actually clever. Our team're completing fast however our team have actually got to stay off the ground and our experts can't decrease, profit." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the field observing the play, also while Downs was still being joined to.Speaking to press reporters after technique, Cross claimed, "Our company're competing, participating in soccer. Josh is my individual. I like him to death." If Downs is out for an extensive time frame, it increases the concerns in the fight for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver blotch responsible for No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and also Downs at No. 2. Pro Alec Pierce and also novice Adonai Mitchell have been actually varying along with the starting outburst, with trainers expecting one to different. Each have shown considerable improvement in latest strategies, as well as trainers anticipate each are going to play a role in the outburst.