REPORT: Redskins Believe Reuben Foster Suffered Torn ACL, Possibly Additional Damage

May 20, 2019

Washington Redskins linebacker Reuben Foster’s season appears to be over, as it is believed he suffered a torn ACL according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network:

Sources: #Redskins LB Reuben Foster is believed to have suffered a torn ACL, plus additional damage. The injury has been described as major and significant. He’s seeing specialists to determine the full extent. But a brutal situation for Washington.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 20, 2019

The Redskins fear Foster suffered “additional damage” to the left knee.

JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington says that additional damage could be artery damage.

Been told Reuben Foster has torn ACL as @RapSheet reported. Also some worries about possible artery damage in his leg, according to a source.
Serious injury.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 20, 2019

The news is certainly brutal for Foster and the Redskins.

Foster was injured during a non-contact drill at OTA’s Monday, when he stepped on the foot of teammate Tyler Catalina, according to head coach Jay Gruden. Foster was carted off the field with an air cast over his injured knee.

Foster was to have a reset in his career after off-the-field issues hampered his first two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers that ultimately led to his release by the team in November. Now his and the Redskins’ focus shifts to the pending surgery, rehab and recovery.