Tag: Reuben Foster

Top quotes: LB coach Steve Russ looks to mold a talented group of linebackers

Steve Russ will have a lot of talent to work with going forward in Washington, and he feels comfortable that he can find production.

If you were to talk about coaches in Washington who might have to deal with some micro-management, Steve Russ would be near the top of the list. None of that is to say that he is in need of help coaching the linebackers, where he will be starting this season, but when you consider the fact that both head coach Ron Rivera and defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio played linebacker at a high level in the NFL, it would be understandable for them to give their input.

When talking to the media on Tuesday, Russ addressed that relationship that he has with both coaches, and details what he has seen from the group of players that he’s been with for the past week in training camp, while also giving an update on Reuben Foster and his progress. Here are some of the best quotes from that talk:

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What does being placed on PUP list mean for Reuben Foster’s future in Washington?

Foster was placed on the active PUP list in Washington, meaning that he will not be able to return to the field until midway through season.

The Washington Football team placed both Alex Smith and Reuben Foster on the PUP list ahead of training camp, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

The move was expected for Smith, who is still working his way back from a gruesome leg injury suffered near the end of the 2018 season. However, this is a new development for Foster, who injured his knee in the spring of 2019 in a practice. The severity of the injury was not always known, but when word got out earlier this year that Foster was finally regaining some feeling in the lower part of his leg, it was apparent that significant damage was done. However, there were still some hopes that he would eventually be able to play in Washington, especially after a video of Foster working out emerged over the weekend.

By placing him on the PUP list, it doesn’t mean that Foster will be unable to play going forward, as Washington can add him to the active roster later in the season. Here is an explainer of the active PUP list in the NFL.

Players on the PUP list may not practice or play the first six weeks of the season. After the sixth week, the player must be allowed to return to practice, placed on injured reserved or released within five weeks.

If the player returns to practice, the team has three weeks to decide to place him on the active roster or on the injured reserve list.

Players on the PUP list do not count aginst the 53-man roster, but do count against the 90-man roster limit.

There is still a chance that we see Foster suit up at some point in the future for Washington, but it won’t be before Week 6 of the 2020 season, at the earliest.

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WATCH: Reuben Foster trains with no limitations

Former Alabama LB Reuben Foster is seen training with no limitations after missing the 2019 season due to injury.

Reuben Foster was a star while playing linebacker for the Alabama Crimson Tide. However, his young career in the NFL has hit its fair share of bumps in the road.

From having off-the-field issues while with the San Francisco 49ers, to a severe knee injury during the first practice with the Washington Football team, Foster’s journey has not been easy.

Prior to the 2019 season, Foster suffered a torn ACL and LCL in Washington’s first offseason practice, forcing him to watch from the sidelines.

There is growing belief that Foster will be ready to play by the start of the 2020 NFL season, as long as he’s healthy.

In a video posted to Twitter, Foster is seen moving swiftly and explosive with no limitations.

Roll Tide Wire will keep you update don Foster’s health and his status as the 2020 NFL season begins!

WATCH: Reuben Foster appears to be getting back into football shape

Foster has spent the last year rehabbing back from a tough knee injury, but a potential return could be in the cards sometime in the future.

Remember back when the most controversial thing with the Washington Football Team was the fact that they signed former San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster?

It may be easy to forget that Foster is actually on the team in Washington, simply because he has yet to play for the team ever since an injury ended his season before it started in 2019, with significant damage to his knee that resulted with him at one point losing some feeling in his leg.

Now that he has had some time to rehab though, it appears as if a return to the field might be in the future for Foster, which was not always a guarantee. A recent video of him working shows that the former first-round pick has gotten some agility back in his legs, and a comeback might be on the horizon.

Of course, the only thing going on in that video is a few quick shuffles and accelerations, but it’s more than we’ve seen Foster do in over a year, and anyone who has come back from a significant knee injury knows that this is a process.

Earlier in the offseason there was a feeling that Foster might not be around for the 2020 season, or with the team going forward. No answers have been made regarding either of those two questions, but it’s starting to feel like he could be a part of the future in Washington after all.

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Will Reuben Foster play for Washington in 2020?

Former Alabama LB Reuben Foster has had an interesting last two year which consisted of off-the-field incidents and injuries.

Former Alabama linebacker Reuben Foster has had an interesting time traversing through his first three seasons in the NFL after being drafted No. 31 overall in the 2017 draft by the San Francisco 49ers.

After a couple of off-the-field incidents he hit the waivers and was picked up by Washington. It was there where he has not yet played a snap due to injury, and his injury concerns may lead to a second seasons on the sideline.

Washington picked up Foster along with his rookie contract and decided to not pick up his fifth-year option for 2021. This will make him a free agent after the 2020 season concludes.

When hitting the market, a player would hope to have the opportunity to make a solid case for their next deal through their performance on the field. However, with Foster not seeing the field since 2018, there’s a chance his contract value won’t be great.

After suffering a knee injury in the offseason heading into the 2019 season, which required surgery and left permanent nerve damage, Foster has been on the sidelines. Though now may be the time for him to make a return.

Former Oakland Raiders head coach, and new Washington defensive coordinator, Jack Del Rio spoke to reporters on a video conference with the media regarding Foster’s health and commitment to the team.

“I think he’s done a good job of trying to be involved in the meetings and we’ve approached it as though he’ll be there. Then we’ll see whether we get the clearance or not for him to actually go.”

Del Rio’s answer keeps the field open. He may return, he may not.

NBC Sports Washington’s JP Finlay states that Foster likely would have had a guaranteed starting job in 2019 before his injury, but will now have to compete in 2020 if he is cleared to play.

Finlay’s belief is corroborated by Del Rio’s mention of Foster’s effort to learn the defense, a clear sign of someone looking to prove that they will do what it takes off the field to have the biggest impact on the field.

“In terms of the mental approach and in terms of his participation in the meetings, being up to date with the install, getting the coaching and all of that, he’s been on point with that. The part we can’t impact right now, is where he’s at with his rehab and whether he gets the clearance to go.”

Though we are still awaiting medical clearance, the fear of the nerve damage affecting him lingers. Could there be a possibility the Alabama product is medically cleared, but doesn’t get to play?

If that scenario occurs, Foster might end up on another team to play out his final season under his rookie contract.

Roll Tide Wire will keep you updated on Reuben Foster’s health and what the future holds for him in 2020.

LB Reuben Foster is still in the Redskins plans for the future

Foster has yet to take a snap with the Redskins after tearing his ACL, MCL, and LCL last spring, but they are still planning for his return.

While talking with local media members on Thursday morning, Washington Redskins defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio discussed the linebacking core a bit, saying that the team has an ‘interesting mix’ at the position.

He also had some interesting comments about LB Reuben Foster, who hasn’t played a snap since the Redskins signed him due to a knee injury suffered last spring.

According to Del Rio, Foster’s return is still in their plans, despite a clouded recovery window that was left for him after a torn ACL, MCL, and LCL left him without feeling in his foot. While he is a dominant player when on the field, the injury left significant questions as to when he might be able to return, and doubts were prevalent in Washington.

This news that Foster is still participating in meetings and classroom sessions is probably the best news we’ve heard on the Foster front in quite a while. It doesn’t mean that he is any closer to returning to full participation, of course, but it at least signifies that his return is an option somewhere down the road, and when it happens, he will be ready to hit the ground running.

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Top 5 landing spots for Reuben Foster if he gets released

AJ Spurr explores which five NFL teams would be the best fit for the former standout Alabama linebacker Reuben Foster after Washington de…

Former Alabama standout linebacker Reuben Foster has had a hard time landing a stable role on a team since entering the NFL through a first round selection by the San Francisco 49ers in 2017.

He was most recently a member of the Washington Redskins, but did not play after suffering a knee injury in his first practice with the team in 2019.

Washington decided to not pick up Foster’s fifth-year option, which will make him a free agent heading into the 2021 season, assuming they don’t release him before then.

There is a chance Foster is on a roster that is not Washington’s for the upcoming 2020 season.

Let’s take a look at five teams where Foster’s presence may be needed:

5.  New York Giants

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The New York Football Giants did sign Blake Martinez to a healthy sized contract. However, those around him don’t assemble the best supporting cast. Whether it be a lack of experience or a lack of stats to back up their starting role on the team, the linebacker group for the Giants could be a lot stronger. It did not get any better in the 2020 NFL draft when they drafted four – yes, four (4) – linebackers in rounds six and seven. By adding Foster on a deal for one or two years they can either improve their group or be forced to cut him after year No. 1, but at least Dave Gettleman showed effort.

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Washington declines former Alabama LB Reuben Foster’s fifth-year option

Foster has yet to play a game in a Washington uniform, and he likely won’t. After suffering a torn ACL and LCL in his first practice wit…

It was reported earlier today by Les Carpenter, Washington Redskins beat writer for the Washington Post, that the team has declined to pick up Reuben Foster’s fifth-year option.

The former Alabama linebacker was a first-round pick in 2017 and started his career with the San Francisco 49ers. However, some off-the-field issues paired with injuries led to Foster being cut in July 2018. He was claimed by Washington in November that same year.

He had only played 16 total games in his career, all with San Francisco. He totaled 101 tackles, seven quarterback hits and two pass deflections.

Foster has yet to play a game in a Washington uniform, and he likely never will. After suffering a torn ACL and LCL in his first practice with the team, Foster missed all of the 2019 season.

Declining his option means that Washington won’t have to pay Foster the $1,697,088 he was due for 2020.

Foster will now be a free agent and enter the already crazy 2020 market.

The talent Foster brings would benefit any team in need of a large presence on defense. Foster needs a team that will be able to work with him through injuries and aid in his growth as a football player.

Roll Tide Wire will keep you updated on Foster’s journey through free agency!

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Redskins decline to pick up fifth-year option on LB Reuben Foster’s contract

The Redskins declined the fifth-year option on Foster’s contract, seeing as there is no current timetable for his return to the field.

The Washington Redskins have reportedly declined to pick up the fifth-year option for linebacker Reuben Foster’s contract, according to Les Carpenter, with the Washington Post.

This doesn’t come as much surprise, seeing as there is not yet a timetable for Foster’s return to the field. By declining to pick up the option, Washington is simply not guaranteeing him any money for the 2020 season. He can still come back and play on a reworked deal if healthy.

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Health is the major question, though. About a year ago, in spring OTAs, Foster went down with a severe knee injury that left him sidelined for the entire 2019 season. The extent of the damage done wasn’t known initially, but reports that Foster suffered significant nerve damage in his leg have since come out, highlighted by a report that he finally regained the feeling in his foot earlier this year.

If he were to be healthy enough to play in 2020, the Redskins could absolutely use him at the linebacker position, but until we know more about his return to the game, there is no banking on his ability to suit up any time soon.

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Breaking down the Tide’s 29 first-round NFL picks: Reuben Foster

This time, we will be focusing on another former Alabama football star, Reuben Foster.

Since Nick Saban’s arrival to Tuscaloosa in 2007, Alabama has not only become a team that has created a dynasty winning national championships, but it also has become a program that sends players to the NFL every year.

With the 2020 NFL Draft happening in less than a month, it’s the perfect time to start a new series in which we will go over all of the Tide’s 29 first-round draft picks. The first player we went over was Andre Smith, who finished his career at Alabama with 15 awards and honors and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals as the No. 6 pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. The second player we went over was former Alabama star linebacker Rolando McClain who would not only win many incredible awards while at Alabama, but was drafted by Oakland Raiders as the No. 8 pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. The 3rd Alabama player drafted in the first round for the Tide was Kareem Jackson who would go on to be drafted by the Houston Texans as the No. 20 overall pick in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. The 4th player to become drafted under Nick Saban was Marcell Dareus. Number 5 was Julio Jones who has spent his entire career in Atlanta after being the 6th overall pick in the 2011 Draft by the Falcons. The 6th first round draft pick under Nick Saban was James Carpenter who was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks with the 25th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. At number 7 we have former Alabama running back Mark Ingram who was drafted by the New Orleans Saints with the 28th overall pick of the 2011 NFL Draft. The 8th player drafted by the Tide was Trent Richardson who was the No. 3 overall pick of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. Mark Barron was the 9th player drafted for Alabama in the NFL Draft. He was was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 7th overall pick of the 2012 NFL Draft. The 10th player drafted for the Tide was Dre Kirkpatrick who was drafted as the No. 17 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. At No. 11, we have Dont’a Hightower who was drafted as the No. 25 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. Dee Milliner was the 12th Alabama player drafted in the NFL. He was the No. 9 overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. The 13th Alabama football player drafted in the first round was Chance Warmack who was selected in the first round as the 10th overall pick by the Tennessee Titans in the 2013 NFL Draft. DJ Fluker was the 14th player drafted as the No. 11 overall pick of the 2013 NFL Draft. The 15th first round pick for Alabama under Nick Saban was CJ Mosley who was drafted as the 17th overall pick by the Baltimore Ravens of the 2014 NFL Draft. Ha Ha Clinton- Dix was the 16th Alabama player drafted as the 21st overall pick in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Amari Cooper was drafted by the Oakland Raiders as the No. 4 overall pick of the 2015 NFL Draft and was the 17th first round pick under Nick Saban. The 18th first round pick under Nick Saban was Ryan Kelly who was the 18th overall pick of the 2016 NFL Draft where has played at since 2016. Marlon Humphrey was the 19th first round pick under Nick Saban. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens as the 16th pick of the 2017 NFL Draft. Jonathan Allen was the 20th first round pick under Nick Saban who was selected Allen as the 17th overall of the 2017 NFL Draft where he has played since 2017. OJ Howard was the 21st first round pick under Saban who was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the 19th overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft.

This time, we will be focusing on another former Alabama football star, Reuben Foster.

Foster became a dominant force on defense and quickly became a household name. In his career at Alabama, he racked up an impressive 223 tackles and 7 sacks while in Tuscaloosa.

He also led Alabama to a national championship in 2015, and won the Butkus award in 2016, and was a three time SEC champion in 2014, 2015 and 2016.

Foster went on to be drafted by the San Francisco 49ers as the 31st overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft where he played from 2017 to 2018.

For the 49ers he had 101 tackles, 2 defended passes and 10 stuffed passes,

In 2018, claimed off of waivers by the Washington Redskins.

August 30, 2018; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster (56) during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi’s Stadium.  Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

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