SANTA CLARA – Linebacker Reuben Foster, arraigned last week on felony domestic violence and weapons charges, will not join his 49ers teammates Monday for the start of their voluntary, nine-week offseason program.
The 49ers hierarchy of CEO Jed York, coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch released a joint statement explaining the move: “Rueben Foster will not participate in team activities as he is tending to his legal matters. As previously stated, his future with the team will be determined by the information revealed during the legal process.”
Foster had worked out at the facility – as players are allowed to do without obligation or direction from coaches — following his Feb.