Mason Foster

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Mason Foster
refer to caption
Foster with the Washington Redskins in 2017
No. 59, 54
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1989-03-01) March 1, 1989 (age 35)
Seaside, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:Seaside (CA)
College:Washington
NFL draft:2011 / Round: 3 / Pick: 84
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:
8
Defensive touchdowns:2
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Mason Foster (born March 1, 1989) is a former

Washington Redskins
.

High school career

Foster attended

San Jose Mercury News
, and CalHiSports all-state first-team for 2006. He was ranked the No. 68 linebacker recruit in the country by Rivals.com.

Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Foster was listed as the No. 68 outside linebacker in the nation in 2007.[1]

College career

As a true freshman in 2007, Foster played in all 13 games, starting four games including three at weakside linebacker and one at middle linebacker.

As a sophomore in 2008, Foster started all 12 at one outside linebacker spot, leading the

Pac-10 Conference in tackles per game with 8.75 and topped the University of Washington Huskies
with 12.0 tackles for a loss. Foster earned honorable mention All-Pac-10 as well as being named the Huskies' team MVP (Defense).

As a junior in 2009, Foster started all 12 of the Huskies' games at one linebacker spot, finishing second on the team with 85 total tackles while leading the Pac-10 with six forced fumbles. Named honorable mention All-Pac-10 as well as The Sporting News All-Pac-10 first-team.

As a senior in 2010, Foster started all 13 of the Huskies' games at linebacker, recording 162 tackles (12.46/gm) finishing second in FBS. Foster was named an All-American.[2] Earned Defensive MVP honors for the 2011 Holiday Bowl in a win over Nebraska.[3] Was invited to, and played in the 2011 Senior Bowl.[4]

Professional career

Prior to the Senior Bowl, Foster was projected to be a third or fourth round pick by the majority of NFL draft experts and scouts. On January 29, 2011, Foster played in the 2011 Senior Bowl and raised his draft stock after an impressive performance.[5] He attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis and was considered to be a top performer among his position group. On March 31, 2011, Foster attended Washington's pro day and chose to run to the 40-yard dash (4.74s), 20-yard dash (2.73s), 10-yard dash (1.62s), vertical jump (30.5"), short shuttle (4.48s), and three-cone drill (7.14s). At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Foster was projected to be a third or fourth round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts.[6] He was ranked as the tenth best outside linebacker prospect in the draft by DraftScout.com.[7]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split
20-yard shuttle
 Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1+1⁄4 in
(1.86 m) 		245 lb
(111 kg) 		31 in
(0.79 m) 		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.74 s 1.62 s 2.73 s 4.45 s 7.14 s 31 in
(0.79 m)		 9 ft 2 in
(2.79 m)		 22 reps
All values from
NFL Combine/Pro Day[8][7]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The

2011 NFL Draft.[9] Foster was the 11th outside linebacker drafted in 2011.[10][11]

2011

On July 29, 2011, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Foster to a four-year, $2.78 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $525,000.[12]

Foster during his time with the Buccaneers in 2014

Throughout training camp, Foster competed to be the starting middle linebacker against

New England Patriots in their second preseason game. Ochocinco offered to pay the fine for him, as he disagreed with the league's decision, but the league stated that he would not be able to.[14] Head coach Raheem Morris named Foster the starting middle linebacker to begin the regular season after he had an impressive showing during the preseason.[15]

He made his professional regular season debut in the

Jacksonville Jaguars. Foster made his first career interception off a pass by Jaguars' quarterback Blaine Gabbert, that was originally intended for tight end Marcedes Lewis, in the endzone to secure a touchback during the third quarter.[17] He finished his rookie season in 2011 with 84 combined tackles (58 solo), two pass deflections, two sacks, a forced fumble, and an interception in 16 games and 15 starts.[18]

2012

On January 2, 2012, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fired head coach Raheem Morris after they finished the 2011 season with a 4–12 record.[19] Foster entered training camp as the starting middle linebacker and saw competition from Adam Hayward after defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan chose to try Foster out as an outside linebacker.[20] Head coach Greg Schiano named Foster the starting middle linebacker to begin the regular season, alongside outside linebackers Quincy Black and Lavonte David.[21]

On September 16, 2012, Foster collected a season-high 13 combined tackles (12 solo), a pass deflection, and an interception during a 41–34 loss at the

Atlanta Falcons.[23] He started in all 16 games in 2012 and recorded 105 combined tackles (82 solo), two sacks, a pass deflection, and an interception.[18]

2013

Foster returned as the starting middle linebacker to begin the regular season in 2013, alongside Lavonte David and

Carolina Panthers in Week 13.[28] On December 30, 2013, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fired head coach Greg Schiano after they finished the season with a 4–12 record.[29] He finished the 2013 season with 92 combined tackles (63 solo), seven pass deflections, three pass deflections, two interceptions, two sacks, and two touchdowns in 15 games and 13 starts.[18]

2014

Foster entered training camp slated as the starting middle linebacker. Head coach

New Orleans Saints after aggravating his Achilles tendon injury.[34] He finished the 2014 season with 62 combined tackles (40 solo) and two pass deflections in ten games and ten starts.[18]

“Mason is a tough, physical, smart inside linebacker. He sees plays develop. He plays downhill and he’s a very strong tackler at the point of impact. The good thing about Mason is not only can he play in the

3-4 at either middle linebacker spot. He has versatility to play for just about any defense in the league. I don’t think people realize how smart he is. He really does understand defenses. He can make the calls, get guys lined up. That’s a very valuable thing when you look at middle linebackers.”[31]

–Mark Dominik Buccaneer's GM

2015

Foster became an

unrestricted free agent in 2015 and received interest from the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers.[35]

Chicago Bears

On March 24, 2015, the Chicago Bears signed Foster to a one-year, $825,000 contract that includes $250,000 guaranteed and a signing bonus of $80,000.[36][37]

Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio held an open competition to name starting inside linebackers. Foster competed against Jon Bostic, Shea McClellin, Sam Acho, and Christian Jones.[38] On September 4, 2015, the Chicago Bears waived Foster as part of their final roster cuts.[39]

Washington Redskins

On September 29, 2015, the

Washington Redskins signed Foster to a one-year, $745,000 contract.[40][12] Head coach Jay Gruden named Foster the backup inside linebacker to start the regular season, behind Perry Riley and Keenan Robinson.[41]

On December 7, 2015, Foster earned his first start of the season and recorded seven combined tackles during a 19–16 loss to the

Philadelphia Eagles. He finished the 2015 season with 37 combined tackles (25 solo) in 13 games and five starts.[18]

The

Green Bay Packers in the NFC Wildcard Game.[45]

2016

On March 9, 2016, the Washington Redskins signed Foster to a two-year, $2.50 million contract with a signing bonus of $350,000.[12]

Throughout training camp, Foster competed against Perry Riley to be the starting inside linebacker.[46] Head coach Jay Gruden named Foster and Will Compton the starting inside linebackers to begin the regular season in 2016, along with outside linebackers Ryan Kerrigan and Preston Smith.[47]

He started in the

New York Giants in Week 17.[48] He finished the 2016 season with 124 combined tackles (89 solo), three pass deflections, and a sack in 16 games and 13 starts.[18]

2017

On January 5, 2017, the Washington Redskins fired defensive coordinator Joe Barry.[49] During training camp, Foster competed to be a starting inside linebacker against Will Compton.[50] Head coach Jay Gruden named Foster and Zach Brown the starting inside linebackers to begin the regular season, along with outside linebackers Ryan Kerrigan and Preston Smith.[51]

External videos
video icon Mason Foster intercepts Jared Goff to sea the game
video icon Foster recovers fumble on bad pass by Carson Wentz

He started in the

Oakland Raiders due to a shoulder injury.[54] On October 28, 2017, the Washington Redskins officially placed Foster on injured reserve due to a torn labrum he sustained in Week 2.[55] He finished the season with 31 combined tackles (22 solo), a pass deflection, an interception, and was credited with half a sack in five games and four starts.[18]

2018

Foster (#54) in a game against the Indianapolis Colts in 2018

On January 25, 2018, Foster signed a two-year, $3.4 million contract.[12][56] In Week 8, Foster collected a season-high 13 combined tackles (nine solo) during a 20-13 win at the New York Giants. Foster started in all 16 games in 2018, and recorded a career-high 131 combined tackles (81 solo), four pass deflections, two interceptions, and a sack.[18] Foster was released by the team on July 23, 2019.[57]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Led the league
Bold Career high

Regular season

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2011 TAM 16 15 84 58 26 2.0 5 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 0
2012 TAM 16 16 106 82 24 2.0 13 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0
2013 TAM 15 13 92 63 29 2.0 6 3 122 2 85 7 1 0 0 0
2014 TAM 10 10 62 40 22 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
2015 WAS 13 5 37 25 12 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
2016 WAS 16 13 124 89 35 1.0 9 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0
2017 WAS 5 4 31 22 9 0.5 1 1 10 0 10 1 0 1 0 0
2018 WAS 16 16 131 81 50 1.0 4 2 4 0 4 4 0 1 0 0
107 92 667 460 207 8.5 41 8 136 2 85 20 4 5 4 0

Playoffs

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2015 WAS 1 1 9 6 3 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 1 9 6 3 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

See also

References

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