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Washington Redskins players including Mason Foster (54), free safety D.J. Swearinger (36), outside linebacker Preston Smith (94) and outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) celebrate a defensive play against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

Jay Gruden on Mason Foster: ‘There’s no really good timing to releasing a player like that’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Redskins release LB Mason Foster on eve of camp

Associated Press

Washington Redskins inside linebacker Mason Foster (54) and free safety D.J. Swearinger (36) celebrate after a play in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 25-16. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) ** FILE **

Redskins release Mason Foster ahead of camp

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 25-16.(AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) ** FILE **

Redskins digest another disappointing season without playoffs

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Philadelphia Eagles' Golden Tate, left, cannot hang onto a pass against Washington Redskins' Zach Brown, center, and Mason Foster during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) **FILE**

Redskins facing more turmoil with Mason Foster leak, Zach Brown comment

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 file photo, Washington Redskins defense huddles during an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md. The Washington Redskins have lost four in a row, are down to their fourth quarterback and are mired in criticism from several players. A once-promising season has gone off the rails thanks to injuries all over the offense and a defense full of blown assignments and missed tackles. The finger-pointing is well underway for a team that has fallen to 6-7 and has plenty of blame to go around. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)

Redskins are unraveling amid four-game losing streak

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Redskins inside linebacker Mason Foster warms up prior to an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Jay Gruden defends Mason Foster after Instagram exchange with linebacker leaks

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

The line of scrimmage during an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Redskins try to turn page from Colts with ‘no-nonsense’ approach

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Newly-acquired Denver Broncos safety Su'a Cravens talks to reporters as he is introduced at a news conference Monday, April 2, 2018, at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. Cravens came to the Broncos in a trade with the Washington Redskins. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Mason Foster on Su’a Cravens: ‘He didn’t want to be here’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins linebacker Mason Foster (54) celebrates after a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Landover, Md., Monday, Dec. 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Mason Foster, Redskins inspired by Capitals’ Stanley Cup run

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins inside linebacker Mason Foster walks off the field after their win against the Los Angeles Rams after an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Redskins re-sign Mason Foster to two-year deal

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins inside linebacker Mason Foster carries the ball for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) **FILE**

Redskins re-sign linebacker Mason Foster

Associated Press

Washington Redskins inside linebacker Mason Foster walks off the field after their win against the Los Angeles Rams after an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Mason Foster, Washington Redskins linebacker, to be put on injured reserve, have shoulder surgery

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2017, file photo, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Pierre Garcon (15) gestures during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, in Santa Clara, Calif. Garcon spent the past five seasons with the Washington Redskins. He's still looking for his first touchdown with San Francisco. The 49ers play at the Redskins on Sunday. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Redskins looking forward to an ‘angry’ Pierre Garcon

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins inside linebacker Mason Foster(54) celebrates his touchdown with teammates during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) **FILE**

Mason Foster eager to play against hometown Raiders

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins inside linebacker Mason Foster carries the ball for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) **FILE**

Mason Foster, Redskins linebacker, likely out against the Raiders: Report

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins inside linebacker Mason Foster, left, celebrates after intercepting a pass woth Ziggy Hood during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Promise keepers: Redskins stick with run in win over Rams

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins linebacker Mason Foster (54) celebrates after a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Landover, Md., Monday, Dec. 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Redskins face a good problem with inside linebacker depth

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2015, file photo, Washington Redskins linebacker Mason Foster celebrates after a play during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Landover, Md. A veteran of more than 50 starts in his first four NFL seasons, linebacker Mason Foster spent most of September in limbo, working out with _ and sleeping on the couch of _ his college roomate and best friend, an assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of South Dakota. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Backups Spaight, Foster shine after Compton, Cravens go down

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

Chicago Bears linebacker Mason Foster (53) on the bench in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

With depth at inside linebacker thinning, Mason Foster wants to make an impact

By Dan Roth - The Washington Times