.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen joined ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts and also NFL unconfined. Stephen finished first place in pillar creating in the 2015 Indiana Associated Media Media Editors competition, and he is actually a previous top-10 champion in explanatory journalism in the Associated Media Athletics Editors national competition. He has narrated the NFL since 2005, covering the Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers from 2005-2013 as well as the Colts because 2013. He has earlier benefited the Miami Herald, Tampa Florida Gulf Times, Indianapolis Celebrity and The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning pass receiver Josh Downs left behind practice with an ankle joint personal injury Wednesday morning, requiring the help of pair of group staffers to leave the field just before being carried on a pushcart to the closet room.The Colts carried out not disclose particular info concerning the trauma, however a source said to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs went through a high ankle joint sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL season, is actually a crucial member of the Colts' injustice after capturing 68 passes for 771 gardens final period-- second on the staff in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the irritation of the trauma was the truth that it may have been actually avoidable. Downs was handled from overdue on the play by safety Nick Cross as Downs was actually heading out of bounds after capturing a brief pass from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Additionally, the play can be found in a 7-on-7 period where physicality is generally discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was essential of Cross' take on, pointing out, "We've got to be brilliant. Our company're contending fast but our team have actually got to keep off the ground as well as we can not go down, bottom line." Steichen admonished Cross on the field observing the play, also while Downs was actually still being joined to.Speaking to reporters after strategy, Cross mentioned, "Our team are actually completing, playing football. Josh is my person. I adore him to death." If Downs is out for a lengthy time period, it increases the risks in the fight for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver blotch behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and Downs at No. 2. Expert Alec Pierce as well as newbie Adonai Mitchell have been actually rotating with the starting outburst, with trainers expecting one to distinct. Each have actually revealed significant progress in recent practices, and also coaches anticipate each will play a role in the offense.