.Stephen Owner, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen participated in ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts as well as NFL unconfined. Stephen completed starting point in column creating in the 2015 Indiana Associated Media Media Editors competition, as well as he is actually a previous top-10 victor in informative news in the Associated Press Sports Editors nationwide competition. He has actually chronicled the NFL since 2005, dealing with the Tampa Gulf Buccaneers coming from 2005-2013 and also the Colts given that 2013. He has recently helped the Miami Adviser, Tampa Gulf Moments, Indianapolis Star and The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning pass receiver Josh Downs left behind practice with an ankle trauma Wednesday morning, requiring the help of pair of crew wage earners to leave behind the area before being proceeded a cart to the locker room.The Colts did not divulge certain relevant information concerning the trauma, yet a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs experienced a higher ankle joint sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL season, is a critical participant of the Colts' injustice after recording 68 masquerades 771 lawns last time-- second on the staff in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the irritation of the injury was the fact that it might possess been avoidable. Downs was actually addressed coming from overdue on the play through protection Scar Cross as Downs was heading out of bounds after recording a short elapsed from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Even more, the play was available in a 7-on-7 time frame where physicality is actually normally discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was crucial of Cross' deal with, mentioning, "Our team have actually got to be actually smart. We're completing fast but we've reached stay off the ground as well as we can not decrease, bottom line." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the area following the play, even while Downs was still being attended to.Speaking to reporters after practice, Cross said, "Our team're completing, participating in soccer. Josh is my guy. I love him to death." If Downs is actually out for a prolonged period, it increases the stakes in the struggle for the Colts' No. 3 pass receiver blotch responsible for No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. as well as Downs at No. 2. Veteran Alec Pierce and novice Adonai Mitchell have actually been varying with the beginning offense, along with instructors awaiting one to different. Each have revealed significant progression in latest methods, and also trains expect both will definitely contribute in the outburst.