.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 top place in pillar writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Media Media Editors competitors, and also he is actually a previous top-10 victor in explanatory news in the Associated Press Sports Editors national competition. He has narrated the NFL since 2005, covering the Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers coming from 2005-2013 and also the Colts given that 2013. He has actually earlier worked for the Miami Herald, Tampa Bay Moments, Indianapolis Superstar and also The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning wide receiver Josh Downs left behind exercise with an ankle joint accident Wednesday morning, needing the help of 2 crew wage earners to leave behind the industry prior to being carried on a pushcart to the locker room.The Colts performed certainly not disclose specific information about the injury, however a resource told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs experienced a high ankle sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL season, is actually an essential participant of the Colts' offense after capturing 68 passes for 771 gardens last time-- second on the staff in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the disappointment of the personal injury was actually the truth that it could possess been preventable. Downs was addressed from overdue on the play by safety and security Nick Cross as Downs was actually going out of bounds after recording a quick pass from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Better, the play was available in a 7-on-7 period where physicality is typically discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was actually essential of Cross' deal with, stating, "Our team've come to be wise. We're completing like crazy however our team have actually reached remain off the ground and our company can't go down, profits." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the field following the play, also while Downs was actually still being participated in to.Speaking to reporters after method, Cross pointed out, "We are actually competing, participating in soccer. Josh is my fella. I adore him to fatality." If Downs is actually out for an extended time frame, it elevates the stakes in the battle for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver blotch behind No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and also Downs at No. 2. Expert Alec Pierce and also newbie Adonai Mitchell have been rotating along with the beginning outburst, with trains waiting for one to different. Each have actually presented significant development in recent techniques, as well as coaches assume each will contribute in the offense.