.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 starting point in pillar creating in the 2015 Indiana Associated Media Media Editors competitors, as well as he is actually a previous top-10 winner in informative writing in the Associated Media Athletics Editors national contest. He has narrated the NFL since 2005, covering the Tampa Gulf Buccaneers coming from 2005-2013 and the Colts given that 2013. He has actually earlier benefited the Miami Adviser, Tampa Bay Times, Indianapolis Superstar and The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning pass receiver Josh Downs left behind exercise with an ankle joint personal injury Wednesday morning, requiring the aid of two crew wage earners to leave behind the field just before being proceeded a pushcart to the locker room.The Colts did not disclose specific info concerning the accident, however a resource informed ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs experienced a higher ankle sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL period, is actually a crucial participant of the Colts' offense after capturing 68 masquerades 771 gardens last time-- 2nd on the team in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the irritation of the accident was the reality that it could possess been actually possible to avoid. Downs was dealt with from overdue on the play through safety and security Chip Cross as Downs was going out of bounds after capturing a short pass from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Further, the play came in a 7-on-7 period where physicality is usually discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was crucial of Cross' tackle, pointing out, "Our experts've come to be brilliant. Our experts are actually competing like crazy but our experts've come to keep off the ground and also our team can't go down, bottom line." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the area adhering to the play, even while Downs was still being actually went to to.Speaking to reporters after strategy, Cross pointed out, "Our company're contending, playing football. Josh is my man. I love him to fatality." If Downs is out for a prolonged time period, it raises the concerns in the struggle for the Colts' No. 3 pass receiver stain behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and Downs at No. 2. Veteran Alec Pierce and newbie Adonai Mitchell have actually been actually varying with the starting outburst, with coaches waiting on one to separate. Both have actually presented significant progression in latest strategies, as well as coaches anticipate both are going to contribute in the offense.