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Originally Posted by NoCalHail
Any update on Perry Riley?
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Redskins head coach Jay Gruden announced Friday that Riley will have surgery on his foot that will sideline him for three to six weeks. Per the Washington Post's Mike Jones, the injury is to the fifth metatarsal in his right foot.
According to Jones, the Redskins are preparing as if
Mason Foster will start at inside linebacker, because Keenan Robinson, who ranks second among linebackers in tackles, is dealing with a shoulder issue. Foster has appeared in eight games this season, not starting any while recording just two assisted tackles.
Perry Riley Jr. Injury: Updates on Redskins LB's Recovery from Foot Surgery | Bleacher Report
In four seasons in Tampa Bay, Foster would amass 343 tackles with 12 passes defensed, six sacks, five interceptions, two touchdowns and two fumbles forced.
Addition Of Mason Foster 'No-Brainer' For Redskins
Hes a Scot find, released by the bears on sept 5. 3rd round pick in 2011 by Tampa. dude has a lot of starting time for a 26 yr old guy snagged off waiver wire.