Reuben Foster was once a can’t miss-prospect. A star linebacker at the University of Alabama, Foster was a first-round pick in the 2017 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers.
Unfortunately, things didn’t work out for Foster in San Francisco, as Foster battled some off-field issues and was released in November 2018.
Washington, badly needing linebacker help, claimed Foster on waivers. Then-Washington president/general manager Bruce Allen took heat for the move as Foster was released by the 49ers due to a domestic violence arrest.
However, Washington stated it had done homework on Allen, with several of his former teammates on the roster, including Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne, they felt comfortable with Foster’s character. Foster was eventually cleared of the charges and the NFL reinstated him to Washington’s roster.
Big things were expected of Foster, who had drawn praise from his coaches and teammates, but in May 2019, his NFL career changed forever. In an offseason practice, Foster tore his ACL and LCL. He spent the following two seasons on Washington’s roster but would never play in a game.
In January 2024, Foster was selected by the Houston Roughnecks in the UFL draft. The United Football League was a new spring league combined of former XFL and USFL teams.
On Sunday, Foster made his UFL debut, recording six tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery.
REUBEN FOSTER INTERCEPTION 😤🛢️ pic.twitter.com/OJxNDAi8dz
— Houston Roughnecks (@XFLRoughnecks) March 31, 2024
What a performance from Foster.
Reuben Foster had a DAY! 🙌 @ferrarifoster pic.twitter.com/74XHbPXMA5
— Houston Roughnecks (@XFLRoughnecks) March 31, 2024
There was a scary moment late when Foster went down with an apparent injury. Afterward, it appeared that Foster was fine.
Next week, Foster returns to the DMV when the Roughnecks face the D.C. Defenders at Audi Field.
