Washington Redskins 2018 season inside linebacker grades

Incomplete Grades

The Redskins had two incomplete grades in their linebacking core, but one of these players could have a fairly large role in the defense next year.

Reuben Foster is the most obvious incomplete grade for the Redskins. He was acquired via waiver claim by Washington, after being released by the San Francisco 49ers. The move drew intense scrutiny from the local and national media, as Foster, at the time, had assault charges floating over his head. He was placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt list after being signed by the Redskins, ending his 2018 season mired in uncertainty.

The mentioned charges were eventually dropped, however, and Foster now resides in D.C. with Shaun Dion Hamilton and Ryan Anderson, waiting for the 2019 season to arrive. He could face a suspension from the league, but even if he does, he should be a big part of Washington’s defense when he inevitably comes back to the field.

Zach Vigil is the second incomplete grade, and although one could say he did enough on special teams to earn a grade, there simply isn’t a well-rounded resume to assess for Vigil. The Utah State product played well last season, and this season, he did what he was asked to do as a depth player. But it’s hard to quantify his 2018 impact from where we are, so he goes without a grade as well.