Colts' special teams coordinator injured on final play against Patriots
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 4:12 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Indianapolis Colts special teams coordinator Brian Mason sustained an injury during the last play of Thursday's preseason game against the New England Patriots. The incident occurred when a player from each team collided, sending one into Mason on the sidelines. Following the game, head coach Shane Steichen reported that Mason is undergoing evaluation for a potential knee injury. Mason is traveling back to Indianapolis with the team as they await further updates on his condition.
- •Mason injured during the final play of a preseason game.
- •Colts player collided with a Patriots player, hitting Mason.
- •Steichen confirmed Mason is evaluating his knee after the incident.
- •Mason will return to Indianapolis with the team for further assessment.
- 4:12 AMYahoo Sports — Colts coach suffers apparent injury on final play vs. Patriots
"One of the Colts' coaches suffered an apparent injury on the final play of the game against the Patriots.
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