Reuben Foster went to work Thursday for the first time in more than a month.
The 49ers' former first-round pick and would-be starting linebacker had not been able to take part in San Francisco's offseason program until now because of the serious allegations, including that he punched his ex-girlfriend, levied against .him
A Santa Clara County Judge, however, dismissed that charge on Wednesday due to insufficient evidence, clearing the way for Foster to return to practice. The session was not open to reporters and the 49ers would not say what Foster was able to do. After a month away, the team may want him to work on his conditioning before he resumes practicing.