.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 writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, and he is actually a previous top-10 winner in explanatory news in the Associated Press Sports Editors national contest. He has narrated the NFL given that 2005, covering the Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers from 2005-2013 as well as the Colts due to the fact that 2013. He has actually formerly helped the Miami Herald, Tampa Fl Bay Moments, Indianapolis Celebrity 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, needing to have the assistance of pair of group staffers to leave behind the area just before being carried on a pushcart to the closet room.The Colts performed certainly not reveal specific details about the injury, however a source said to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs went through a higher ankle sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL time, is actually an important member of the Colts' affront after capturing 68 masquerades 771 gardens last period-- second on the crew in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the disappointment of the trauma was actually the truth that it might possess been possible to avoid. Downs was actually addressed coming from overdue on the play through safety and security Nick Cross as Downs was actually going out of bounds after recording a quick elapsed coming from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Additionally, the play can be found in a 7-on-7 time frame where physicality is actually usually discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was crucial of Cross' tackle, stating, "Our company've come to be wise. Our team are actually contending like crazy however our team've got to keep off the ground as well as our team can not go down, profit." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the field complying with the play, even while Downs was actually still being joined to.Speaking to reporters after technique, Cross stated, "We are actually contending, playing football. Josh is my person. I adore him to fatality." If Downs is out for a lengthy time frame, it elevates the risks in the struggle for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver stain behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and also Downs at No. 2. Pro Alec Pierce and also rookie Adonai Mitchell have actually been actually alternating with the beginning offense, along with instructors waiting for one to separate. Each have actually presented significant improvement in current techniques, and also coaches anticipate both will certainly contribute in the outburst.