.Stephen Owner, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen participated in ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts and NFL unconfined. Stephen completed first place in column creating in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, and also he is a previous top-10 winner in explanatory journalism in the Associated Press Sports Editors national competition. He has chronicled the NFL since 2005, dealing with the Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers coming from 2005-2013 and also the Colts considering that 2013. He has recently worked for the Miami Herald, Tampa Bay Moments, Indianapolis Superstar as well as The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts starting pass receiver Josh Downs left practice with an ankle trauma Wednesday morning, needing to have the help of two staff wage earners to leave behind the field just before being carried on a cart to the storage locker room.The Colts carried out not reveal specific relevant information regarding the trauma, yet a resource informed ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs endured a high ankle sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL season, is actually a crucial participant of the Colts' affront after capturing 68 passes for 771 yards last period-- 2nd on the crew in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the disappointment of the injury was the simple fact that it may possess been actually avoidable. Downs was actually handled coming from behind on the play by security Chip Cross as Downs was heading out of bounds after catching a quick successfully pass from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Additionally, the play was available in a 7-on-7 period where physicality is normally discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was important of Cross' address, claiming, "Our company have actually got to be actually intelligent. We're contending fast however our team have actually got to keep off the ground and our experts can't go down, profits." Steichen admonished Cross on the field adhering to the play, even while Downs was actually still being participated in to.Speaking to press reporters after technique, Cross said, "Our company are actually contending, playing regulation football. Josh is my individual. I enjoy him to fatality." If Downs is out for a prolonged duration, it increases the risks in the fight for the Colts' No. 3 pass receiver blemish responsible for No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and Downs at No. 2. Veteran Alec Pierce and also novice Adonai Mitchell have been actually alternating with the beginning outburst, with coaches expecting one to distinct. Both have revealed considerable progression in current strategies, and also trains expect each will certainly contribute in the outburst.