Everything appears to be going Reuben Foster’s way at the moment as the former Alabama linebacker and current San Francisco 49er has had both of his legal situations resolved in the same week.
Foster has been in the headlines for the wrong reasons for much of the offseason, first as an accused aggressor in a domestic assault charge — which resulted in his suspension from the 49ers. It didn’t take long before his accuser recanted her story and admitted, under oath, to making false claims against Foster simply to hurt his future prospects.
Following that news, charges against Foster were dropped in California and now his lingering issue in Alabama has also been resolved. According to Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee, the misdemeanor marijuana charges against Foster have been dropped in Tuscaloosa.
BREAKING: Per Tuscaloosa district attorney’s office, Reuben Foster’s misdemeanor marijuana case there has been dismissed after he completed a diversion course there. #49ers
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) May 25, 2018
This is all good news for Foster and makes his return to the field all the more likely, however, there are still obstacles in his way before making a return to the field for San Francisco. First, Foster’s legal case in Alabama must be reviewed by the NFL, according to NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo.
Despite the charges being dismissed, Niners LB Reuben Foster’s case in Alabama will still be subject to review under the NFL’s substance-abuse policy.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) May 25, 2018
And if that’s cleared up, Foster still has another potential hurdle to clear — the NFL’s personal conduct policy. The league can suspend players regardless of whether charges are pending or not against a player. It will be interesting to see what, if any, action the league takes when it comes to Foster but don’t be shocked if this isn’t the last time we hear news regarding the former Alabama standout before the next NFL season arrives.
A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Michael Wayne Bratton oversees the news coverage for Saturday Down South. Michael previously worked for FOX Sports and NFL.com
