Colts special teams coordinator Brian Mason isn’t just tough, he’s basically Wolverine. The man tore multiple ligaments in his left knee during the final play of a preseason tie against the Patriots, and get this: he waved off the cart and *walked* off the field at Gillette Stadium. You read that right. Doctors on the field knew immediately they were looking at something significant, but Mason, with what sounds like a severely busted knee, just kept moving.
The Grit, The Guts, and The “Wild” Injuries
Imagine the scene: the final play, bodies flying, and then two players roll right up on Mason’s left leg. We’re not talking about a minor tweak here. This wasn’t some small bump; the Colts’ special teams coordinator took a hit that left him with *multiple torn ligaments*. That’s brutal, a kind of injury that usually means a long, painful road. But Brian Mason? Forget about it. He ignored the pain, he ignored the medical cart, and he simply walked off the field. Head coach Shane Steichen was right when he said, “He’s pretty tough.” Seriously, that level of grit is something else.
And the wildness doesn’t stop there. Despite those serious injuries, Mason was immediately back at practice on Saturday. He showed up in a brace, obviously, but he was *there*. The man is clearly not letting a little thing like multiple torn ligaments keep him away from his unit. Even more surprisingly, it sounds like he’s not planning to have surgery on the joint. He’s going to “let that thing heal,” according to Steichen. To hear about “serious injuries, which is wild,” and then learn he’s just going to tough it out without going under the knife? That takes an entirely different level of mental and physical fortitude.
From the Sideline to the Press Box: A Precautionary Move
While Mason’s toughness is undeniable, Coach Steichen is clearly putting his foot down for precautionary reasons. Mason will coach the Colts’ two remaining preseason games from the press box. It’s a smart move by Steichen, making sure Mason’s knee has the best chance to heal without the added stress of the sideline chaos. Mason will still be dialed in, calling plays and leading his special teams unit, but he’ll be doing it from a different vantage point. It means the communication will have to be on point, and the players will need to execute precisely, knowing their coach is up there watching every single move. We’ll be keeping a close eye on how that special teams unit performs over these next couple of preseason matchups.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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