.Stephen Owner, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts as well as NFL at large. Stephen finished first place in column creating in the 2015 Indiana Associated Media Media Editors competition, as well as he is a previous top-10 champion in informative writing in the Associated Press Sports Editors national contest. He has recorded the NFL since 2005, covering the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and also the Colts given that 2013. He has formerly helped the Miami Herald, Tampa Fl Gulf Moments, Indianapolis Superstar and also The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts starting pass receiver Josh Downs left behind exercise with an ankle trauma Wednesday morning, requiring the aid of two crew wage earners to leave behind the field just before being actually continued a pushcart to the closet room.The Colts performed not make known details relevant information about the personal injury, but a source said to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs endured a high ankle sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL season, is actually a crucial member of the Colts' affront after recording 68 passes for 771 backyards last time-- 2nd on the staff in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the disappointment of the trauma was the truth that it may possess been actually possible to avoid. Downs was tackled coming from overdue on the play through safety and security Nick Cross as Downs was actually walking out of bounds after capturing a quick successfully pass from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Even more, the play came in a 7-on-7 duration where physicality is typically discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was important of Cross' handle, claiming, "Our company have actually come to be actually clever. Our team are actually completing like crazy yet our team've come to keep off the ground and our team can not go down, profits." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the area complying with the play, also while Downs was actually still being joined to.Speaking to media reporters after method, Cross mentioned, "Our company are actually completing, participating in football. Josh is my fella. I adore him to death." If Downs is actually out for an extensive time frame, it elevates the concerns in the battle for the Colts' No. 3 pass receiver spot responsible for No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and also Downs at No. 2. Veteran Alec Pierce and also novice Adonai Mitchell have been alternating with the beginning offense, along with trains waiting on one to separate. Both have actually presented notable progression in current methods, as well as instructors assume each will play a role in the offense.