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How the Redskins linebacker corps looks with Foster cleared

By William Foley

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 21: Quarterback Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys is tackled by linebacker Ryan Anderson #52 of the Washington Redskins in the fourth quarter at FedExField on October 21, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 21: Quarterback Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys is tackled by linebacker Ryan Anderson #52 of the Washington Redskins in the fourth quarter at FedExField on October 21, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – AUGUST 24: Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan #91 of the Washington Redskins is blocked by offensive tackle Jared Veldheer #66 of the Denver Broncos in the first half during a preseason game at FedExField on August 24, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – AUGUST 24: Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan #91 of the Washington Redskins is blocked by offensive tackle Jared Veldheer #66 of the Denver Broncos in the first half during a preseason game at FedExField on August 24, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

The Washington Redskins got good news on Reuben Foster recently. And now, their linebacker corps is taking shape because of this news.

With Reuben Foster not facing suspension, and the departure of Zach Brown and Preston Smith, the Redskins’ linebacker corps for 2019 is starting to take shape. The Redskins may still draft an early round pick at edge rusher, but it seems more and more like the team is going to give Ryan Anderson a chance to start.

The team also seems to be high on the future of Shaun Dion Hamilton and Foster. All three played together on Alabama’s 2016 National Championship defense. It would be an intriguing trio to complete a linebacker corps headlined by perennial pro bowler Ryan Kerrigan, but will it work?

They may have the pedigree, but there is a definite lack of NFL experience. They also have all dealt with injury issues in the past. Replicating one of the best linebacker corps in college history could be genius, but it sounds more like the script for a Hollywood movie then the storyline of a successful franchise.

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