Indianapolis Colts HC Blames Own Player For Injuring Another Player

In 2024, the Indianapolis Colts will have a chance to prove to the league that Anthony Richardson is a viable quarterback option.  Before his season-ending shoulder injury last season, the 22-year-old quarterback created a lot of excitement.

Richardson is entering his second season with the Colts, and they want as many weapons around him as possible.  One faces the serious risk of missing the season’s start, and the Colts’ head coach thinks it should have been avoided.

The Indianapolis Colts HC Think Injury Should Have Been Avoided

According to Joel Erickson of the IndyStar:

 Indianapolis Colts starting slot receiver Josh Downs was dragged down by safety Nick Cross during Wednesday’s training camp practice, suffering a high ankle sprain, a source told IndyStar. Downs was forced to leave practice.

According to Washington University Physicians, players who sustain high ankle sprains are often out for four to six weeks depending upon the severity of the injury. Four weeks would have Downs back the week of the season opener.

Colts head coach Shane Steichen was not happy about a play he considered avoidable. Downs was dragged down by Cross from behind at the end of a play in a 7-on-7 period, and even in full 11-on-11 drills, the Colts coaching staff has asked defenders to avoid taking offensive players all the way to the ground.

“We’ve got to be smart,” Steichen said. “We’re competing like crazy, but we’ve got to stay off the ground. We can’t go down. That’s the bottom line.”

There was no doubt about the injury right away. Downs was immediately surrounded by Colts trainers who examined him for several minutes. After he was finally able to stand, Downs was unable to leave the field on his own. He wrapped his arm around two trainers’ shoulders and was unable to carry his own weight.

The Colts will look to get Downs back as soon as possible and will surely address the expectations of tackling during practice with their entire defense.

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