ANALYSIS/OPINION:
Friday afternoon the news broke that the NFL would not be suspending linebacker Reuben Foster despite two arrests for domestic violence last year — with the charges dropped in both cases — finding the Washington Redskins linebacker did not violate the league’s personal conduct policy.
The Redskins, who claimed Foster on waivers after the San Francisco 49ers released him following his arrest in Tampa on Nov. 24, then issued this statement:
“Everyone in this league is held to a higher standard. Reuben understands that his past actions have led a lot of people to doubt him, and he has committed to doing the work necessary to earn the trust of his teammates, our great fans, and the NFL.