Foster gets probation for weapons charge; NFL reportedly mulling suspension

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster was sentenced to two years probation Wednesday after pleading no contest to a misdemeanor weapons possession charge, according to David Lombardi of The Athletic.

The charge stemmed from the February incident involving Foster's ex-girlfriend, who recently admitted to fabricating domestic violence claims against him at the time. The misdemeanor was the last remaining charge against him after he had assault and marijuana charges dismissed.

Foster entered the plea through his lawyer Wednesday. A no contest plea means the defendant neither disputes nor admits to the crime. He was accused of having a loaded assault rifle in his home, which was purchased legally in Alabama but possessed illegally in California, according to Robert Salonga of The Mercury News.

The NFL, which has monitored Foster's legal situation, is still considering a multi-game suspension for the second-year defender, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Along with probation, which prohibits Foster from possessing guns or ammunition for two years, his sentence requires him to complete 232 hours of community service.

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