Colts coach gets wiped out on sideline during preseason game in painful scene

Colts special teams coordinator Brian Mason was hit around his legs on the last play of scrimmage, and was rolling on the ground in pain.(This video contains AI-assisted content)

The Indianapolis Colts’ biggest injury from their first preseason game might not have been to a player, but rather to a coach.

Colts special teams coordinator Brian Mason was taken out on the final play of scrimmage in the team’s 13-13 tie with the New England Patriots on Thursday night at Gillette Stadium.

Mason, 39, unsuccessfully tried to avoid the Patriots and Colts players who were barreling toward the sideline. He appeared to get hit down low and was then writhing on the ground in pain.

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Indianapolis Colts special teams coordinator Brian Mason stands before a game between the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 1, 2024, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. (Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

"He got rolled up right on the sideline that last play," Colts head coach Shane Steichen said postgame. "So we’ll see. He’s getting evaluated for his knee right now."

Mason is entering his fourth season as the team’s special teams coordinator. Last season, his unit was strong, as the Colts ranked second in the NFL in kickoff return average (28.8) and had the lowest opponent punt return average (6.3).

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Indianapolis Colts special teams coordinator Brian Mason looks on during an NFL game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts on Jan. 6, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. (Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Despite utilizing three different kickers,