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Colts special teams coordinator Brian Mason aims for sideline return

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 10:51 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Colts special teams coordinator Brian Mason aims for sideline return

Summary

Indianapolis Colts special teams coordinator Brian Mason plans to return to the sideline for the team's season opener against Baltimore on September 13. Mason suffered a major left knee injury during the Colts' preseason game against New England, which ended in a 13-13 tie. Following the injury, Mason has been working from the press box but expressed confidence in his recovery and stated he would not miss any practices or games. He emphasized the importance of being on the sideline to effectively manage the special teams unit.

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•Mason injured his left knee during the Colts' preseason game against New England.
•The game finished in a 13-13 tie.
•He plans to be on the sideline for the season opener on September 13.
•Mason has faced multiple knee injuries throughout his career as a player and coach.
•Colts head coach Shane Steichen praised Mason's toughness and commitment.

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10:51 PMYahoo Sports — Injured Colts special teams coordinator plans to be on the sideline for Indy's season opener

What they're saying

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Injured Indianapolis Colts special teams coordinator Brian Mason said Monday he intends to return to the sideline in time for Indy's Sept. 13 season opener against Baltimore. Mason suffered a seventh major injury to his left knee during Indy's first preseason game, a 13-13 tie at New England. On the game's final play, Colts quarterback Riley Leonard threw a Hail Mary pass and a couple of players rolled into Mason's legs.
— Yahoo Sportsby MICHAEL MAROT

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