.Stephen Owner, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen joined ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts and NFL unconfined. Stephen completed top place in column creating in the 2015 Indiana Associated Media Media Editors competition, and he is a previous top-10 winner in informative news in the Associated Media Sports Editors national contest. He has actually recorded the NFL due to the fact that 2005, covering the Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and the Colts because 2013. He has actually previously worked with the Miami Adviser, Tampa Bay Bay Times, Indianapolis Celebrity and The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts starting wide receiver Josh Downs left behind experiment an ankle joint personal injury Wednesday early morning, needing to have the help of pair of crew wage earners to leave the field prior to being proceeded a cart to the locker room.The Colts did not disclose specific information regarding the personal injury, however a source said to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs suffered a higher ankle joint sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL season, is an important member of the Colts' affront after catching 68 masquerades 771 gardens final season-- second on the crew in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the aggravation of the injury was actually the fact that it might possess been actually possible to avoid. Downs was addressed coming from behind on the play by safety and security Chip Cross as Downs was heading out of bounds after capturing a short elapsed from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Better, the play can be found in a 7-on-7 time period where physicality is commonly discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was actually vital of Cross' handle, saying, "Our team have actually come to be actually smart. Our team're contending like crazy but our experts have actually reached stay off the ground and our team can't drop, bottom line." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the field adhering to the play, also while Downs was still being actually went to to.Speaking to reporters after technique, Cross claimed, "We are actually completing, playing regulation football. Josh is my fella. I like him to death." If Downs is out for a prolonged duration, it increases the risks in the battle for the Colts' No. 3 pass receiver blemish behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and also Downs at No. 2. Professional Alec Pierce as well as newbie Adonai Mitchell have been actually alternating with the beginning outburst, with trainers expecting one to separate. Each have actually presented significant progress in current strategies, and trains anticipate both are going to play a role in the outburst.