.Stephen Owner, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen joined ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts and NFL unconfined. Stephen finished first place in column creating in the 2015 Indiana Associated Media Media Editors competitors, and also he is a previous top-10 winner in explanatory journalism in the Associated Media Sports Editors national competition. He has narrated the NFL due to the fact that 2005, dealing with the Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers coming from 2005-2013 and also the Colts due to the fact that 2013. He has previously worked for the Miami Herald, Tampa Fl Bay Times, Indianapolis Superstar as well as The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts starting pass receiver Josh Downs left behind exercise with an ankle joint accident Wednesday morning, needing the assistance of two team staffers to leave the area just before being carried on a pushcart to the locker room.The Colts carried out certainly not make known specific relevant information about the trauma, however a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs experienced a higher ankle joint sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL period, is actually a crucial participant of the Colts' affront after capturing 68 masquerades 771 yards last season-- 2nd on the staff in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the aggravation of the personal injury was the fact that it could have been actually possible to avoid. Downs was actually addressed coming from behind on the play by safety and security Chip Cross as Downs was walking out of bounds after recording a brief elapsed from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Even further, the play was available in a 7-on-7 duration where physicality is generally discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was actually critical of Cross' tackle, stating, "Our team've reached be clever. Our team're completing fast yet our experts've got to remain off the ground and also our company can't go down, profits." Steichen admonished Cross on the industry following the play, even while Downs was still being actually attended to.Speaking to reporters after method, Cross claimed, "Our team're contending, participating in football. Josh is my guy. I like him to death." If Downs is out for an extensive duration, it elevates the concerns in the war for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver spot responsible for No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. as well as Downs at No. 2. Expert Alec Pierce as well as rookie Adonai Mitchell have actually been rotating with the starting outburst, along with trains expecting one to separate. Each have shown significant development in latest methods, as well as coaches expect both are going to play a role in the outburst.