Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs was injured on Wednesday at training camp during a 7-on-7 period.

Downs suffered a high ankle sprain when he ran a short route, made the catch and took a hit from safety Nick Cross, who held on through the ground. Trainers immediately surrounded Downs, who could not put weight on his ankle and needed assistance from the trainers to leave the field.

Here is what you should know about the situation.

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How did Colts wide receiver Josh Downs get injured?

Downs was dragged down by Cross during training camp practice. As a result, Downs suffered a high ankle sprain and was forced to leave practice.

How long is Colts wide receiver Josh Downs out with an ankle injury?

Head coach Shane Steichen did not have an immediate update on Downs at the end of practice but a source confirmed to IndyStar that Downs suffered a high ankle sprain.

How much time do football players miss for high ankle sprains?

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 him back the week of the season opener.

What Colts coach Shane Steichen said about Josh Downs' injury

After practice, Steichen said the injury was avoidable.

"We've got to be smart. We're competing like crazy, but we've got to stay off the ground. We can't go down. That's the bottom line."

What Colts safety Nick Cross said about the play that injured Josh Downs

Cross said the play was bad luck.

"That's football. We're competing.”

Have Colts wide receiver Josh Downs and safety Nick Cross spoken about the injury?

Cross did not talk to Downs before the end of practice, but Cross said he plans on talking to Downs.

"Josh is my guy, I love that boy to death," Cross said. "We're competing. It's unfortunate. I'm going to go see him when we go inside."

Josh Downs stats as a rookie for the Colts in 2023

Downs caught 68 passes for 771 yards and two touchdowns.

"He's got great speed, I'll tell you that," Steichen said of Downs. "We've hit him on some deep crossers through camp. He can really run."

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Who is Colts safety Nick Cross?

Cross, who attended Maryland, was drafted by the Colts in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. The Colts traded up with Denver for Cross giving up a fifth-round pick in 2022 (Kingsley Enagbare, 11 starts at linebacker in two seasons with Green Bay) and a 2023 third-rounder (Drew Sanders, 4 starts at linebacker for Denver last season).

During his time in the league, Cross has registered 56 total tackles, one fumble recovery, two pass deflections and one interception in 33 games played. He has started four games.

Cross is in a competition to try and be the starting free safety for the Colts in 2024.

How the Colts will replace Josh Downs if the wide receiver misses time

No. 1 wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. can make plays in the slot. That would allow Pittman to play alongside Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell, two young receivers competing for playing time at the other outside receiver spot.

Colts' have five tight ends on the roster who could also help fill the role Downs would have played.

When does the NFL season begin for the Indianapolis Colts?

In the first regular season game, Indianapolis will host the Houston Texans on Sept. 8.

This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Colts WR Josh Downs has high ankle sprain in play with Nick Cross.