Reuben Foster

Foster was last seen in the USFL but could soon find himself on an NFL roster. The former first-round pick hasn’t played an NFL snap since 2018 and has 101 tackles and 10 TFLs to his name. Foster is a potential option to replace linebacker Jerome Baker, who suffered an MCL injury in Week 13’s win over the Commanders and is considered week-to-week. Foster wouldn’t be expected to see significant snaps anytime soon, even if the Dolphins do sign him.

It is unclear when Washington will make this move official. If it's Saturday, Foster is out for the season. If it's Sunday, he will be eligible to return in Week 3. Our guess is it will be Sunday, though Foster is returning from a truly devastating knee injury. Perhaps he is simply not healthy enough. In that case, he could eventually be cut loose with an injury settlement. 

Foster is over a year removed from completely tearing his knee. He also had nerve damage in his foot. It's a great sign he was activated this early into training camp, though his reps will likely be managed. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports Foster is "on track" for Week 1. Similar to Jaylon Smith, it could be awhile before Foster regains his pre-injury form. 

Foster can be activated at any time, but his health remains unclear after he suffered a shatteringly bad knee injury last May. Foster tore his ACL, MCL and LCL while suffering nerve damage. The 26-year-old could end up sitting out for the second straight season. Of Foster's 16 career appearances, just six have come since his rookie campaign of 2017.