.Stephen Owner, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen joined ESPN in 2022, dealing with the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen finished top place in column creating in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, as well as he is a previous top-10 winner in explanatory news in the Associated Media Athletics Editors national competition. He has narrated the NFL given that 2005, covering the Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and also the Colts since 2013. He has formerly worked with the Miami Herald, Tampa Florida Gulf Times, Indianapolis Celebrity and also The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning wide receiver Josh Downs left practice with an ankle joint accident Wednesday morning, needing the support of 2 staff wage earners to leave the field just before being carried on a pushcart to the locker room.The Colts did not reveal certain info regarding the personal injury, however a source said to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs suffered a high ankle sprain.Downs, entering his second NFL time, is actually an important member of the Colts' affront after capturing 68 masquerades 771 yards last season-- second on the crew in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the stress of the injury was the simple fact that it might have been actually avoidable. Downs was taken on coming from behind on the play by safety Scar Cross as Downs was actually heading out of bounds after capturing a quick pass from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Better, the play came in a 7-on-7 period where physicality is actually typically discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was essential of Cross' tackle, mentioning, "Our team've come to be clever. Our team're competing like crazy however we've reached stay off the ground as well as we can not go down, profit." Steichen admonished Cross on the field adhering to the play, also while Downs was actually still being actually joined to.Speaking to press reporters after technique, Cross mentioned, "Our team're contending, participating in football. Josh is my individual. I enjoy him to death." If Downs is actually out for a prolonged time period, it raises the concerns in the war for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver blemish responsible for No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and also Downs at No. 2. Pro Alec Pierce as well as rookie Adonai Mitchell have been actually varying with the starting outburst, along with trains waiting on one to separate. Each have shown substantial progress in recent practices, and also coaches anticipate each will definitely contribute in the outburst.