Reuben Foster LB FA Thu 9/2/21 10:12 AM
Reuben Foster
LB FA
The Jets are hosting Foster (knee) for a tryout Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Foster hasn't appeared in NFL action since the 2018 season, when he suited up for six games with the 49ers. He missed the last two seasons due to a torn ACL and LCL, but Foster will now get a chance to prove his health by working out for New York. The Jets are in need of depth and upside in the linebacker corps, so the team could take a chance on the 2017 first-round pick.
Reuben Foster LB FA Sat 9/5/20 10:23 AM
Reuben Foster
LB FA
Foster (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Washington hasn't listed the exact reason for the IR designation, but all indications seem to be because of the torn ACL and LCL that the linebacker suffered last May. As a result, Foster will not be eligible to play until the 2021 campaign.
Reuben Foster LB FA Sun 8/9/20 10:48 AM
Reuben Foster
LB FA
The Washington Football Team has activated Foster (knee) off its active/PUP list, ESPN's John Keim reports.
EDGE Analysis
Foster, who tore the ACL and LCL in his left knee and also suffered nerve damage in his foot last May, now will have a chance to compete for a starting outside linebacker slot in Washington's 4-3 defense. The 2017 first-rounder last appeared in a regular-season game in October 2018. In 16 NFL contests, Foster has logged 101 tackles.
Reuben Foster LB FA Tue 7/28/20 9:22 AM
Reuben Foster
LB FA
Foster (knee) has been placed on the PUP list to start training camp, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
This gives Washington the option to keep Foster on the PUP list for the regular season, which then would rule him out for the first six weeks. However, he won't be able to practice until he's removed from the list, so the team will need to activate him at some point in training camp if it wants him to have a shot at playing early in the season. The 2017 first-round pick was on track for a starting job in Washington last spring before a knee injury during OTAs wiped out his 2019 campaign. Foster tore both the ACL and LCL in his left knee, with the initial injury then leading to numbness in his lower leg and toes. Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic reports that Foster wasn't able to pass the football portion of his pre-camp physical exam.
Reuben Foster LB FA Thu 4/30/20 1:23 PM
Reuben Foster
LB FA
The Redskins have opted not to pick up Foster's (knee) fifth-year option, The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Foster has yet to play a down for Washington since the team controversially claimed him off waivers following his arrest and subsequent release from the 49ers amid domestic abuse allegations. He's not expected to face any punishment from the league at this time, so Foster could be in line to open the season as a starter, assuming his knee is in good shape by the time the regular season fires up.
Reuben Foster LB FA Mon 1/20/20 11:03 AM
Reuben Foster
LB FA
Foster (knee) has regained feeling in his toes and will try to be ready for the offseason program, Cam Inman of The Mercury News reports.
EDGE Analysis
The injury Foster sustained last May was so serious that he temporarily lost feeling in his lower leg and toes due to ligament damage. However, he's regained that feeling, and "the next 60 days" will be more telling about Foster's recovery. There's a chance the 25-year-old will be ready for the 2020 season, but he still has multiple hurdles to get over first.
Reuben Foster LB FA Wed 5/29/19 5:48 PM
Reuben Foster
LB FA
Foster (knee) underwent successful knee surgery Wednesday, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.
EDGE Analysis
Foster tore his ACL during a freak accident in OTAs last week. He's likely looking at a 9-to-10 month timeline for recovery. Jon Bostic has taken his place at inside linebacker alongside Mason Foster.
Reuben Foster LB FA Wed 5/22/19 6:05 PM
Reuben Foster
LB FA
Foster (knee) was officially placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
This news suggests Foster indeed suffered a severe knee injury that could possibly involve damage to his ACL. Hunter Henry tore his ACL on May 22 last year, but the Chargers placed him on the Physically Unable to Perform list and Henry eventually returned for the playoffs. The fact Washington is placing Foster on IR right away doesn't bode well for the young linebacker. Washington signed Jon Bostic on Wednesday to take his place on the roster, but Shaun Dion Hamilton and Cole Holcomb could also make a case for snaps alongside Mason Foster.
Reuben Foster LB FA Mon 5/20/19 6:06 PM 1 Comment
Reuben Foster
LB FA
Foster is believed to have suffered a torn ACL in addition to further damage to his left knee during Monday's OTAs, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Foster was carted off the field with an air cast on the knee after sustaining the injury on one of the first plays of 11-on-11 work. Per JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington, the additional damage is a potential artery issue in his leg, which could present much larger issues. Assuming the diagnosis is confirmed, the 25-year-old should miss the 2019 season.
Reuben Foster LB FA Mon 5/20/19 12:00 PM
Reuben Foster
LB FA
Foster (undisclosed) was carted off the field during Monday's OTAs Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
The injury happened on one of the first plays of 11-on-11 work at Washington's OTAs. According to Les Carpenter of The Washington Post, Foster's left knee was placed in an air cast before he was placed on the cart. There will be more information after Washington finishes practice for the day, but this appears to be a potentially significant injury for the third-year linebacker.