The San Francisco 49ers offseason got off to a bad start with word that linebacker Reuben Foster was arrested in Alabama for marijuana possession. The charge is a misdemeanor and he’ll likely get off with a fine in court, but he faces some uncertainty in the NFL.
He likely faces a stiff fine, although a suspension could be a possibility depending on where he is in the league’s drug-testing program. But even if it’s just a fine, he could find himself losing out on guarantees in his contract.
First round picks generally get fully guaranteed or close to fully guaranteed contracts.