.Stephen Owner, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen signed up with ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts and also NFL at large. Stephen ended up top place in column creating in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, and he is actually a previous top-10 champion in informative journalism in the Associated Press Athletics Editors national contest. He has chronicled the NFL due to the fact that 2005, dealing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coming from 2005-2013 as well as the Colts since 2013. He has actually recently benefited the Miami Herald, Tampa Bay Gulf Times, Indianapolis Star as well as The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts starting wide receiver Josh Downs left behind experiment an ankle joint accident Wednesday early morning, needing the assistance of pair of group staffers to leave behind the area just before being carried on a cart to the storage locker room.The Colts carried out not disclose specific details concerning the personal injury, however a source informed ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs suffered a higher ankle sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL time, is actually a vital member of the Colts' injustice after recording 68 masquerades 771 backyards final period-- second on the crew in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the disappointment of the accident was actually the reality that it could have been actually possible to avoid. Downs was addressed from overdue on the play through security Chip Cross as Downs was heading out of bounds after capturing a quick elapsed coming from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Additionally, the play can be found in a 7-on-7 duration where physicality is commonly discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was critical of Cross' tackle, mentioning, "Our team've reached be actually brilliant. We're contending like crazy however our experts've come to keep off the ground as well as we can not drop, profit." Steichen admonished Cross on the field adhering to the play, also while Downs was still being actually participated in to.Speaking to press reporters after method, Cross stated, "Our experts are actually contending, playing football. Josh is my guy. I enjoy him to death." If Downs is out for an extended duration, it increases the risks in the battle for the Colts' No. 3 pass receiver blemish responsible for No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and Downs at No. 2. Expert Alec Pierce as well as novice Adonai Mitchell have actually been actually alternating with the beginning outburst, with coaches expecting one to separate. Both have actually shown considerable progression in latest methods, as well as trainers assume each will definitely contribute in the offense.