ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington has claimed Reuben Foster off waivers after the San Francisco 49ers released the linebacker following a domestic violence arrest.
Washington announced the move Tuesday in a statement acknowledging the team "fully understands the severity of the recent allegations made against Reuben."
Washington says Foster will have to go through the full legal process, investigation and potential discipline from the NFL and meetings with team counselors before he'll have the opportunity to play in a game.
The team says conversations with ex-Alabama teammates led to the decision to claim Foster and that nothing is promised to him.