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 Redskins declined the fifth-year option for linebacker Reuben Foster a person with knowledge of the situation said.
— Les Carpenter (@Lescarpenter) April 30, 2020
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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