March 2018 - Washington Football Team Wiretap

Washington Won't Play Reuben Foster Until Legal Process Concludes

Nov 28, 2018 8:53 AM

The Washington Redskins claimed Reuben Foster on waivers Wednesday, but they claim he won't play until charges stemming from his recent domestic violence arrest are resolved.

"Today we have claimed the rights to LB Reuben Foster," Senior Vice President of Player Personnel Doug Williams said in a statement.

"The Redskins fully understand the severity of the recent allegations made against Reuben. If true, you can be sure these allegations are nothing our organization would ever condone. Let me be clear, Reuben will have to go through numerous steps including the full legal process, an investigation and potential discipline from the NFL, as well as meetings with counselors associated with the team before he will ever have the opportunity to wear the Burgundy and Gold as a player."

Foster has been arrested twice this year for domestic violence accusations.

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Tags: Washington Football Team, Legal, Misc Rumor

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Washington Claims Reuben Foster Off Waivers

Nov 27, 2018 10:10 PM

Washington claimed Reuben Foster off waivers three days after he was arrested on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge.

Foster was subsequently placed on the commissioner's exempt list, meaning he cannot practice or attend games but can be at the team facility on "a reasonable basis" for workouts, meetings and other permitted non-football activities.

Washington was the only team to put in a waiver claim for Foster.

Foster was a first round pick in 2017 by the San Francisco 49ers.

According to the arrest report, the woman pressing charges against Foster for Saturday night's incident is Elissa Ennis, with whom Foster has been involved off and on for three years. It wasn't their first domestic incident.

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Tags: San Francisco 49ers, Washington Football Team, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Signing, Suspension, Waiver

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Alex Smith Not Certain To Return To NFL

Nov 25, 2018 3:30 PM

Alex Smith is not certain to return to the NFL following his spiral fracture in his leg in which the bone broke through his skin.

Smith, 34, now faces a lengthy rehab.

Jay Gruden said this past week that Smith, who underwent surgery, did not suffer any ligament damage and faces a timeline of "six to eight months" for recovery.

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Tags: Washington Football Team, Injury

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Washington Signs Mark Sanchez

Nov 19, 2018 7:20 PM

Washington has signed Mark Sanchez to be backup quarterback to Colt McCoy following the season ending injury to Alex Smith.

Washington opted for Sanchez from a group that also included E.J. Manuel, Kellen Clemens, Josh Johnson and T.J. Yates.

Jay Gruden said that familiarity was part of the team's decision to go with Sanchez.

"We had a workout today; looked pretty good," Gruden said Monday. "But [it's] based on his past experiences with Coach (Kevin) O'Connell and (Matt) Cavanaugh. He's won some playoff games, he's got a lot of experience. I think this time of the year, you need somebody who's taken some meaningful snaps, [with] a lot of experience, and Mark's done that."

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Tags: Washington Football Team, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Signing

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Alex Smith Out For Season With Broken Tibia, Fibula

Nov 18, 2018 4:37 PM

Alex Smith suffered a broken tibia and fibula during the third quarter of Washington's 23-21 loss to the Houston Texans.

Smith will undergo surgery and miss the remainder of the season.

Smith suffered the injury when he was sacked by J.J. Watt and Kareem Jackson.

The injury was clearly severe when it occurred and as Smith left the field he waved to the crowd and put his hands together as if in a prayer.

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Tags: Washington Football Team, Injury

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