.Stephen Owner, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen participated in ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen completed top place in column creating in the 2015 Indiana Associated Media Media Editors competition, and also he is a previous top-10 victor in informative journalism in the Associated Press Athletics Editors nationwide contest. He has recorded the NFL due to the fact that 2005, covering the Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers coming from 2005-2013 as well as the Colts considering that 2013. He has recently worked with the Miami Adviser, Tampa Florida Bay Times, Indianapolis Celebrity and The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning pass receiver Josh Downs left exercise with an ankle trauma Wednesday early morning, needing the aid of 2 crew wage earners to leave behind the field prior to being actually carried on a cart to the storage locker room.The Colts did certainly not make known particular relevant information concerning the injury, yet a source said to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs experienced a high ankle sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL time, is actually an important member of the Colts' offense after catching 68 passes for 771 yards final time-- 2nd on the team in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the aggravation of the trauma was the simple fact that it might have been actually preventable. Downs was dealt with coming from behind on the play by safety Chip Cross as Downs was heading out of bounds after catching a short elapsed from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Even more, the play was available in a 7-on-7 period where physicality is actually commonly discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was actually vital of Cross' tackle, mentioning, "Our team have actually got to be smart. Our team are actually completing like crazy yet we have actually come to remain off the ground and our team can not drop, bottom line." Steichen admonished Cross on the field adhering to the play, even while Downs was actually still being actually participated in to.Speaking to press reporters after strategy, Cross pointed out, "Our company're competing, participating in football. Josh is my person. I adore him to fatality." If Downs is out for an extensive period, it increases the risks in the fight for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver stain behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and Downs at No. 2. Pro Alec Pierce and also rookie Adonai Mitchell have actually been actually alternating with the starting outburst, along with coaches waiting on one to separate. Each have revealed considerable development in latest methods, as well as instructors assume each will certainly contribute in the outburst.