.Stephen Owner, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen signed up with ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts and also NFL unconfined. Stephen finished starting point in pillar creating in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competitors, and he is actually a previous top-10 champion in informative journalism in the Associated Media Sports Editors national contest. He has actually narrated the NFL considering that 2005, covering the Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and also the Colts considering that 2013. He has formerly benefited the Miami Adviser, Tampa Bay Times, Indianapolis Superstar and also The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts starting pass receiver Josh Downs left behind experiment an ankle accident Wednesday morning, needing to have the assistance of pair of team wage earners to leave the industry just before being actually continued a cart to the storage locker room.The Colts performed certainly not divulge certain details concerning the personal injury, however a resource told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs experienced a higher ankle joint sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL time, is actually a crucial member of the Colts' injustice after catching 68 masquerades 771 gardens final period-- second on the group in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the aggravation of the personal injury was the reality that it could have been actually preventable. Downs was handled from overdue on the play through security Chip Cross as Downs was actually going out of bounds after catching a brief successfully pass from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Additionally, the play came in a 7-on-7 time frame where physicality is generally discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was actually essential of Cross' address, stating, "Our experts've come to be clever. Our company're contending like crazy however our experts've come to remain off the ground and we can't drop, profit." Steichen admonished Cross on the area complying with the play, also while Downs was actually still being actually went to to.Speaking to reporters after practice, Cross stated, "Our team are actually completing, participating in soccer. Josh is my guy. I love him to fatality." If Downs is out for an extensive time frame, it increases the stakes in the war for the Colts' No. 3 pass receiver stain responsible for No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and Downs at No. 2. Expert Alec Pierce and newbie Adonai Mitchell have actually been rotating along with the beginning outburst, with coaches expecting one to distinct. Both have actually shown considerable improvement in current methods, and coaches assume both will certainly contribute in the offense.