Redskins LB Reuben Foster Undergoes Surgery for Devastating Knee Injury
By Jerry Trotta
The Washington Redskins were dealt devastating injury news last week when it was first reported that linebacker Reuben Foster suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during team workouts.
It's almost impossible to find silver linings when it comes to the all-too-prevalent injury, but the former Alabama star has successfully completed the first step in what will be a long recovery .
Per JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington, Foster underwent knee surgery on Wednesday and he is expected to be back at the Redskins facilities to begin his rehabilitation in the upcoming weeks.
Redskins LB Reuben Foster had successful knee surgery today, per source. Expected back in Redskins Park facilities within a few weeks.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 29, 2019
Foster also reportedly suffered additional damage to his knee aside from simply the ACL, but those details have yet to been disclosed or confirmed. Regardless, the injury will cost him the upcoming season. It's a serious setback for the 25-year-old, as he was itching to finally hit the field and prove himself to the organization that was willing to take a chance on him in light of his history with domestic violence.
And when you watch this next clip, you'll know just how much the 2019 season meant to Reuben.
WATCH - Reuben Foster suffers knee injury
— Scott Abraham (@ScottABC7) May 20, 2019
First day of OTA's, third play in a Redskins uniform...LB Reuben Foster goes down with what appears to be a significant knee injury.
He was carted off the field. More tonight on @ABC7News.@KgriggsPhoto @AdamSchefter pic.twitter.com/2yUZ0l4a8Y
Gut-wrenching.
If there's a redemption narrative here, it will have to be postponed. Fortunately for Foster, he'll still be under contract one year from now and will have another chance to show what he can do.