.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen participated in ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts as well as NFL unconfined. Stephen finished top place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Media Media Editors competition, and he is actually a previous top-10 winner in informative writing in the Associated Press Sports Editors national contest. He has actually narrated the NFL due to the fact that 2005, covering the Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and also the Colts since 2013. He has actually previously worked for the Miami Herald, Tampa Bay Bay Times, Indianapolis Celebrity and The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning wide receiver Josh Downs left exercise with an ankle joint personal injury Wednesday early morning, needing the assistance of two staff staffers to leave behind the area before being proceeded a pushcart to the closet room.The Colts carried out certainly not divulge details details concerning the trauma, however a resource told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs suffered a higher ankle sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL season, is an essential participant of the Colts' injustice after capturing 68 masquerades 771 gardens final period-- 2nd on the crew in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the stress of the accident was actually the reality that it may have been possible to avoid. Downs was handled coming from behind on the play by safety and security Chip Cross as Downs was walking out of bounds after recording a brief pass from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Further, the play was available in a 7-on-7 time period where physicality is generally discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was critical of Cross' handle, mentioning, "Our experts have actually come to be actually intelligent. Our team are actually completing like crazy however our company have actually reached keep off the ground and our team can't drop, bottom line." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the field observing the play, also while Downs was still being participated in to.Speaking to media reporters after method, Cross stated, "Our team're competing, participating in football. Josh is my fella. I enjoy him to death." If Downs is actually out for a prolonged duration, it increases the risks in the fight for the Colts' No. 3 pass receiver blemish responsible for No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. as well as Downs at No. 2. Professional Alec Pierce and novice Adonai Mitchell have actually been actually rotating along with the starting outburst, with coaches waiting for one to distinct. Both have actually shown substantial progress in latest strategies, and also instructors anticipate each will play a role in the outburst.