During the
2008 season opener against the
New England Patriots, Pollard went in for a tackle on Patriots quarterback
Tom Brady. Pollard hit Brady's knee, putting him out of the game with an injury. It was later announced that Brady would need surgery to repair ligament damage and will miss the rest of the season. The NFL ruled that Pollard's hit was legal and he will not be fined. Pollard said that he did not intentionally try to injure Brady
[Associated Press: Chiefs safety Pollard regrets Brady's injury (September 8, 2008)]