.Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen signed up with ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts as well as NFL unconfined. Stephen ended up top place in pillar writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, and he is actually a previous top-10 winner in explanatory news in the Associated Media Athletics Editors nationwide competition. He has told the NFL due to the fact that 2005, covering the Tampa Gulf Buccaneers coming from 2005-2013 and the Colts due to the fact that 2013. He has actually formerly worked for the Miami Adviser, Tampa Florida Gulf Times, Indianapolis Superstar as well as The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning pass receiver Josh Downs left practice with an ankle joint accident Wednesday morning, needing the help of pair of group wage earners to leave the area prior to being actually continued a cart to the storage locker room.The Colts performed certainly not divulge specific information regarding the personal injury, however a resource told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs endured a high ankle joint sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL season, is actually an important member of the Colts' offense after recording 68 masquerades 771 gardens final time-- second on the staff in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the irritation of the accident was the truth that it may have been preventable. Downs was tackled coming from overdue on the play through safety Scar Cross as Downs was actually going out of bounds after recording a quick successfully 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 essential of Cross' deal with, saying, "Our company've reached be intelligent. We are actually competing like crazy but our team've got to keep off the ground and our company can not decrease, profits." Steichen admonished Cross on the area observing the play, also while Downs was actually still being went to to.Speaking to press reporters after method, Cross mentioned, "We are actually competing, playing regulation football. Josh is my guy. I like him to fatality." If Downs is actually out for a prolonged period, it elevates the concerns in the battle for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver blemish responsible for No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and also Downs at No. 2. Expert Alec Pierce as well as novice Adonai Mitchell have been rotating with the starting outburst, with instructors waiting for one to separate. Both have shown notable development in recent techniques, and also trainers assume each will definitely contribute in the outburst.