ASHBURN — In Mason Foster’s Oct. 4, 2015, debut with the Washington Redskins, the linebacker saw firsthand why Pierre Garcon has a reputation as a fierce competitor.
With 31 seconds left at the Philadelphia Eagles’ 4-yard line, Garcon hauled in a go-ahead Kirk Cousins touchdown pass despite a hellacious hit from cornerback Eric Rowe. Garcon popped back up immediately to celebrate with his teammates, slapping the helmets of the offensive linemen around him. The Redskins won 23-20.
“You hear stories and see him on TV growing up,” Foster said. “But when you see him make that catch in the end of the game, he’s the real deal.