Mason Foster

Foster recorded 131 tackles (81 solo), two interceptions and one sack last season, logging 1,014 defensive snaps as a 16-game starter. His struggles in coverage may have inspired this decision, with Washington turning to younger alternatives -- Shaun Dion Hamilton, Josh Harvey-Clemons, Jon Bostic, Cole Holcomb -- to compete for playing time at inside linebacker. The group should produce at least one player with IDP utility, as fellow inside 'backer Reuben Foster (knee) will miss the entire season.

Foster was all over the field on Sunday, leading the team in tackles and playing 98 percent of the defensive snaps. However, his big play of the game came in the second quarter, when he deflected an Andrew Luck pass that was intercepted by D.J. Swearinger. Foster's increased snap count in Week 2 will help to boost his IDP value, especially if he can consistently produce at the same level.

Foster will help give the Redskins depth at the linebacker position after finishing 2015 with 37 combined tackles. It was the worse season in Foster's five-year career so the 27-year-old will be looking to have a huge bounce back campaign.

Foster was signed after being released by the Bears in September for depth at inside linebacker. He and Will Compton are the starters at the inside linebacker slots against the Cowboys in Week 13.