The Washington Redskins can't seem to catch a break. After they were the league's most injured team last season, word broke yesterday that linebacker Reuben Foster had likely torn his ACL. Now it seems like things might be even worse than initially reported, as JP Finlay of NBC Sports tweets that there “also some worries about possible artery damage in his leg.”
It sounds somewhat similar to the gruesome leg injury Teddy Bridgewater suffered at Vikings training camp a few weeks back. Obviously, Foster's health is the most important thing, but it'll also have a devastating impact on the field. The Redskins were counting on Foster to be a starter and one of the leader's of their defense, and now he'll miss the entire season.
Washington was incredibly banged up in 2017, and the same thing happened again in 2018. Hopes were higher heading into this season after the drafting of Dwayne Haskins, but that optimism has now been dashed. The Redskins claimed Foster off waivers late last season after the 49ers cut him following an arrest.
Charges were ultimately dropped against Foster, and the league recently announced he wouldn't be facing a suspension. Foster, a first-round pick out of Alabama a couple of years ago, has always been high on talent. But he's faced numerous off-field questions and was looking to rehab his image in Washington.
Now, he won't get the chance, at least right away. If there's artery damage, it sounds like Foster could be in danger of missing time beyond just this season. We'll keep you updated as the situation continues to develop.
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