Former Alabama star linebacker [autotag]Reuben Foster[/autotag] last appeared on a roster for the then-Washington Football Team in 2020. Following Injuries that sidelined him, Foster was released by Washington before playing an in-game snap for the franchise and has not played since. Yesterday, Foster reportedly worked out with a team familiar with former Crimson Tide players, the Miami Dolphins.
The news was first reported by Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald
Foster was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft.
The 49ers decided to release Foster in the middle of the 2018 season following arrests and a subsequent suspension by the NFL.
He played two seasons with the 49ers, where he tallied a total of 101 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, seven quarterback hits and two passes defended in only 16 games.
Though he has not been on the field for a regular season game since 2018, Foster seems to have stayed in shape and is ready to make a comeback.
New Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has seen Foster play first-hand, as the two shared time within the 49ers organization – McDaniel’s latest stop before becoming the Dolphins’ coach.
Linebacker is a need for the Dolphins and Foster is looking for a comeback, the two parties could help each other out.
Miami is no stranger to having former Alabama players on the roster. In back-to-back drafts over the last two years, the Dolphins selected their starting quarterback [autotag]Tua Tagovailoa[/autotag] and star wide receiver [autotag]Jaylen Waddle[/autotag]. They also selected defensive tackle [autotag]Raekwon Davis[/autotag] in 2020.
As of right now, there has not been an offer made to Foster. He did, however, post to his Instagram stating that he felt support coming from the Miami fanbase.
Reuben Foster appreciating the support & love from the fins fans 👏🏽 pic.twitter.com/hUBEikEWzw
— Tili🌺 (@tili____) April 9, 2022
Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow Reuben Foster as he looks to return to the football field by the 2022 NFL season.
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