49ers linebacker, Reuben Foster, plead no contest to misdemeanor weapon possession charges according to The Athletic’s 49ers reporter, David Lombardi. He was sentenced to 2 years probation, 232 hours of community service and $235 total in fines. He is also not allowed to have guns during the course of his probation.
Breaking: 49ers LB Reuben Foster pleads no contest to misdemeanor weapons possession. Foster sentenced to 2 years probation, 232 hours of community service, $235 total in fines. He is not allowed to have guns during course of probation.
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) June 6, 2018
Foster looks to put this incident behind him. But the NFL is still mulling a multi-game suspension for him, according to Adam Schefter.
Despite 49ers' LB Reuben Foster pleading no contest to a misdemeanor weapons possession charge today, the NFL still is mulling a multi-game suspension for him, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 6, 2018
The former Alabama linebacker was facing domestic violence charges from the same incident, where authorities found weapons. The domestic violence charges were dropped after the victim testified that she lied about the incident.
The NFL has not released information on how long’s Foster’s suspension will be. Touchdown Alabama Magazine will keep you updated on any developments.