.Stephen Owner, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen joined ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts and also NFL unconfined. Stephen completed first place in column creating in the 2015 Indiana Associated Media Media Editors competitors, as well as he is a previous top-10 winner in informative news in the Associated Media Sports Editors national competition. He has actually told the NFL since 2005, dealing with the Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and the Colts given that 2013. He has actually previously worked for the Miami Herald, Tampa Fl Gulf Moments, Indianapolis Superstar as well as The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts starting wide receiver Josh Downs left practice with an ankle accident Wednesday early morning, needing the help of two staff staffers to leave behind the industry just before being actually carried on a pushcart to the storage locker room.The Colts carried out certainly not divulge details details about the accident, yet a source said to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs endured a high ankle sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL season, is actually an essential member of the Colts' offense after capturing 68 passes for 771 lawns last time-- 2nd on the team in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the frustration of the personal injury was actually the simple fact that it may have been actually possible to avoid. Downs was actually tackled from behind on the play by protection Scar Cross as Downs was actually going out of bounds after catching a brief elapsed from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Additionally, the play came in a 7-on-7 time period where physicality is actually generally discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was actually essential of Cross' tackle, saying, "Our team've got to be intelligent. Our team are actually contending like crazy but our team've reached remain off the ground as well as our experts can not go down, profit." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the field observing the play, even while Downs was actually still being actually went to to.Speaking to press reporters after technique, Cross claimed, "We're contending, playing soccer. Josh is my person. I like him to fatality." If Downs is actually out for an extended time frame, it elevates the risks in the struggle for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver spot responsible for No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. as well as Downs at No. 2. Professional Alec Pierce and rookie Adonai Mitchell have actually been varying along with the beginning offense, with trainers expecting one to distinct. Each have actually revealed notable improvement in current techniques, and trains assume each will definitely contribute in the outburst.