.Stephen Owner, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen participated in ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts and also NFL unconfined. Stephen completed top place in pillar creating in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, as well as he is a previous top-10 victor in explanatory news in the Associated Press Sports Editors national contest. He has actually recorded the NFL since 2005, dealing with the Tampa Gulf Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and also the Colts given that 2013. He has actually formerly worked for the Miami Adviser, Tampa Fl Bay Times, Indianapolis Star and also The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts starting pass receiver Josh Downs left experiment an ankle joint personal injury Wednesday morning, needing the aid of pair of team staffers to leave behind the field before being actually carried on a pushcart to the storage locker room.The Colts carried out not divulge certain details concerning the accident, however a source informed ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs endured a high ankle joint sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL season, is actually a vital participant of the Colts' affront after recording 68 masquerades 771 gardens final period-- second on the staff in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the aggravation of the personal injury was actually the simple fact that it could possess been preventable. Downs was tackled coming from overdue on the play by security Chip Cross as Downs was going out of bounds after capturing a quick pass coming from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Even more, the play was available in a 7-on-7 duration where physicality is usually discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was important of Cross' deal with, mentioning, "Our experts have actually got to be actually smart. Our experts're completing like crazy however our company've got to keep off the ground and also our experts can't go down, income." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the area observing the play, even while Downs was actually still being participated in to.Speaking to reporters after method, Cross stated, "Our company're competing, participating in football. Josh is my guy. I enjoy him to death." If Downs is out for an extended time period, it elevates the concerns in the struggle for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver spot responsible for No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and also Downs at No. 2. Professional Alec Pierce and rookie Adonai Mitchell have been actually varying along with the beginning outburst, along with coaches waiting for one to separate. Both have actually revealed considerable progression in current practices, as well as trainers assume both will definitely contribute in the outburst.