Mason Foster

After fizzling out with Tampa Bay, Foster appears to have found a new home in Washington. He was the Redskins most effective linebacker and produced career-highs in the tackle department. The signing of Zach Brown muddies the waters a bit for Foster as he now heads into training camp in a position battle with Will Compton. Given how poorly Compton graded out last year, you would think that Foster has the edge on the starting role. However, Compton is a better fit for the SILB role and was the defensive captain last year, so most people close to the organization are actually giving Compton the leg up in starting next to Brown. This will be one of the main defensive position battles to watch during the pre-season.

Despite solid performance Thursday, Mason Foster among Bears' final cuts

The Bears have informed fifth-year LB Mason Foster that he will be waived along with five other players including TE's Dante Rosario and Bear Pascoe, WR Rashad Lawrence, CB Qumain Black and LB Kyle Woestmann.

Fantasy Impact

Even though Foster had four tackles, including two tackles for a loss and a sack in Thursday's night preseason finale it wasn't enough to keep Foster on the roster. The Bears will go younger behind starters Christian Jones and Shea McClellin. John Timu and Jonathan Anderson could be in line for spots while Jon Bostic could hang around as well. Expect Foster, a run stopping specialist to latch on somewhere.