.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 ended up first place in pillar creating in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competitors, and also he is actually a previous top-10 victor in explanatory journalism in the Associated Press Athletics Editors nationwide competition. He has told the NFL since 2005, dealing with the Tampa Gulf Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and also the Colts given that 2013. He has recently benefited the Miami Adviser, Tampa Bay Gulf Times, Indianapolis Star as well as The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts starting pass receiver Josh Downs left practice with an ankle accident Wednesday early morning, requiring the support of pair of crew wage earners to leave the industry just before being actually continued a pushcart to the closet room.The Colts carried out not reveal specific info concerning the trauma, but a resource informed ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs went through a higher ankle sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL period, is actually an important member of the Colts' injustice after catching 68 passes for 771 lawns last season-- second on the staff in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the irritation of the accident was actually the reality that it could have been actually avoidable. Downs was tackled coming from behind on the play through security Chip Cross as Downs was going out of bounds after recording a short successfully pass from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Better, the play was available in a 7-on-7 time frame where physicality is actually normally discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was vital of Cross' deal with, saying, "Our experts have actually reached be intelligent. Our team're contending fast however our company have actually reached stay off the ground and also our team can't go down, bottom line." Steichen admonished Cross on the industry following the play, also while Downs was actually still being actually participated in to.Speaking to media reporters after technique, Cross mentioned, "Our company're completing, participating in soccer. Josh is my guy. I enjoy him to death." If Downs is actually out for a prolonged period, it elevates the risks in the struggle for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver blotch behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and also Downs at No. 2. Professional Alec Pierce and also rookie Adonai Mitchell have actually been alternating with the beginning offense, with instructors waiting for one to distinct. Both have presented considerable progress in current strategies, as well as instructors assume each will play a role in the outburst.