Foster placed on commissioner's exempt list after waiver claim by Redskins
The Washington Redskins claimed former San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster off waivers Tuesday, two days after he was released following a domestic violence arrest.
Shortly after Washington's move became official, the NFL announced Foster has been placed on the commissioner's exempt list while the league reviews his matter.
The measure, which the league has taken in the past with players like Greg Hardy and Adrian Peterson, means Foster can't attend games or practices.
Saturday night's arrest at the 49ers' team hotel in Tampa Bay marked the third time Foster has been arrested this year.
The first domestic violence charges against Foster were dropped in May after his ex-girlfriend, Elissa Ennis, recanted her claims. He was suspended for the first two games of this season after he pleaded no contest to a weapons possession misdemeanor.
Redskins vice president of player personnel Doug Williams released a statement soon after the waiver claim, saying Foster will not be allowed to play until the legal process is complete.
A statement from the Washington Redskins Senior Vice President of Player Personnel Doug Williams: pic.twitter.com/zdxA8hmWtb
- Washington Redskins (@Redskins) November 27, 2018
Washington was the only team to put in a waiver claim for Foster, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The team will assume the remainder of his rookie contract through 2020, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. He will earn a base salary of $875,708 this season, $1.29 million in 2019, and $1.7 million in 2020. Foster's $1.88 million in guarantees was voided after he was suspended.
Foster could be suspended again for his recent arrest but the league has yet to make an official decision on the matter, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
The linebacker started six games for San Francisco in 2018, racking up 25 tackles.
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