Colts Coordinator Brian Mason Reportedly Suffered Serious Knee Injury in Sideline Collision
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Key Points:
- Indianapolis Colts special teams coordinator Brian Mason suffered multiple torn ligaments in his knee after being rolled up on the sideline during the final play of Thursday's preseason game against the New England Patriots.
- Mason was treated on the sideline and returned to Indianapolis with the team, but the extent of his absence and potential replacements have not yet been determined.
- Mason has been with the Colts for three seasons, serving as special teams coordinator since 2023, and has contributed to the team's strong special teams performance, ranking second in the NFL in kickoff return percentage and field goal percentage in his third season.
- The Colts have two remaining preseason games on August 22 and 29 before their regular-season opener on September 13 against the Baltimore Ravens.
- This incident is part of a recent trend of NFL coaching staff members sustaining injuries on the sidelines during games.
