When he was driven into the ground, looks like his hand got stuck under Garret’s face mask or pads and he was lifting his helmet to free his hand. That is speculation though. either way, it was a response to being driven into the ground which is a penalty to do to a qb. The bigger thing Mason should not have done was chase after Garrett to get his helmet back and yell at him. That’s what triggered Garret to swing.
As you said, doesn’t warrant assault, but was a dumb move for a qb.
It’ll be interesting to see if any charges come of it. I doubt they will, but under Cleveland law, that is felonious assault as the helmet is considered a weapon.
it was a bad look on both teams. I’m just glad mason didn’t get cracked in the temple and die on the field. Could have happened with a 6lb helmet being swung by a big dude like Garrett.
