{
  "id": 3130275,
  "title": "Injured Colts special teams coordinator plans to be on the sideline for Indy's season opener",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/injured-colts-special-teams-coordinator-plans-to-be-on-the-sideline",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T22:51:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/injured-colts-special-teams-coordinator-225132228.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indianapolis Colts special teams coordinator Brian Mason, who suffered a seventh major knee injury during the team's preseason game against New England, announced on Monday that he plans to return to the sideline for the team's season opener against Baltimore on September 13. Mason sustained the injury during the final play of the game when Colts quarterback Riley Leonard's Hail Mary pass caused several players to roll into his legs. He initially worked from the press box during the preseason before Coach Shane Steichen stated that Mason would be on the sideline for the regular season. Mason emphasized the importance of being on the sideline for effective communication with players, stating that he needed to quickly relay information to middle linebackers, safety Cam Bynum, and quarterbacks. Mason has a history of knee injuries, having torn his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) multiple times during high school, college, and his coaching career. Despite the latest injury, he remains determined to return to the sideline soon, showcasing his resilience and toughness.",
  "summary": "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…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Injured Colts special teams coordinator plans to be on the sideline for Indy’s season opener",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/injured-colts-special-teams-coordinator-plans-to-be-on-the-sideline-3135951",
        "published": "2026-08-24T22:52:27.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}