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Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:37:17 -0800
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may consider moving LB Mason Foster from middle linebacker to strongside linebacker next season to replace injured LB Quincy Black (neck, shoulder).
Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:46:09 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Mason Foster has been fined $21,000 for hitting New York Giants WR Domenik Hixon in the neck and head area while he was defenseless.
Sat, 01 Sep 2012 19:53:40 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Mason Foster (hamstring) and CB Anthony Gaitor (undisclosed) were able to practice Saturday, Sept. 1, and they each seem confident they'll be ready to go in the regular season opener.
Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:44:02 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano said LB Mason Foster (hamstring) is getting better but his availability of Week 1 is in question.
Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:37:58 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Mason Foster (hamstring) is not playing in the third preseason game Friday, Aug. 24, because of a mild hamstring strain.
Sun, 08 Jul 2012 12:47:41 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Mason Foster is expected to be the favorite for the starting middle linebacker job entering training camp. The coaching staff would like to see Foster play faster and with more confidence.
Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:32:48 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Mason Foster said he has been working at middle linebacker during organized team activities but has also been told to learn the two outside linebacker positions in case the team wants to move him around.
Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:50:46 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Mason Foster worked at middle linebacker during workouts this week and likely is the favorite for the job at this point. The coaches thought about moving Foster to weakside linebacker.
Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:02:51 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Quincy Black lined up at middle linebacker as was making the defensive calls during the team's first defensive drill Tuesday, April 17. LBs Adam Hayward and Mason Foster lined up as outside linebackers. However, head coach Greg Schiano said nothing is permanent yet.
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:18:52 -0700
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may want to see how LB Mason Foster performs at middle linebacker during the upcoming minicamp before deciding if they will keep him at that position.
Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:13:42 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik said LB Mason Foster could remain at middle linebacker next season even though there have been thoughts of moving him to outside linebacker.
Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:01:41 -0800
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan said there is a possibility LB Mason Foster moves from middle linebacker to outside linebacker next season.
Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:18:57 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers C Jeff Faine (biceps), LB Mason Foster (ankle), FS Tanard Jackson (hamstring), DL Gerald McCoy (ankle), DL Brian Price (illness) and WR Sammie Stroughter (ankle) practiced fully Friday, Nov. 4, and each is listed as probable for Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints.
Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:53:41 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Sammie Stroughter (ankle), C Jeff Faine (biceps), DTs Gerald McCoy (ankle) and Brian Price (illness) and LB Mason Foster (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 3.
Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:41:57 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers C Jeff Faine (biceps), LB Mason Foster (ankle), DL Gerald McCoy (ankle) and WR Sammie Stroughter (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 2.
Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:29:24 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy (ankle) and C Jeff Faine (biceps) are both expected to play in Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints. LB Mason Foster (ankle) is also expected back. S Tanard Jackson (hamstring) and C Jeremy Zuttah (knee) will be evaluated later in the week.
Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:15:28 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy (ankle) and LB Mason Foster (ankle) are participating in practice Wednesday, Oct. 26.
Sun, 23 Oct 2011 11:06:03 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Mason Foster (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in Week 7 and is considered questionable to return.
Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:42:27 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Michael X. Bennett (groin) and LB Mason Foster (ankle) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 21, and are probable for Week 7.
Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:34:19 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Sammie Stroughter (ankle), DT Gerald McCoy (ankle) and LB Mason Foster (ankle) were limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 20.
Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:06:55 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Michael X. Bennett (groin), C Jeff Faine (biceps) and LB Mason Foster (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 19.
Sun, 16 Oct 2011 22:12:09 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Mason Foster (ankle) left the Week 6 game against the New Orleans Saints in the fourth quarter after aggravating his ankle injury. He'll continue to receive treatment on the ankle this week.
Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:15:35 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LBs Zac Diles (hamstring) and Mason Foster (ankle) are listed as questionable for Week 6. Diles was limited in practice Friday, Oct. 14, and Foster practiced in full.
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:28:44 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Mason Foster (ankle), DL Gerald McCoy (ankle), TE Luke Stocker (knee) and WR Sammie Stroughter (foot) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 13.
Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:44:12 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Mason Foster (ankle), DL Gerald McCoy (ankle), TE Luke Stocker (knee) and WR Sammie Stroughter (foot) were unable to practice Wednesday, Oct. 12.
Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:00:46 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday, Sept. 28, that LB Mason Foster has been one of the season's pleasant surprises. He has taken over play-calling duties, and convinced his coach he should be on the field more. It appears Morris is leaning toward leaving Foster in the game for all defensive snaps, regardless of the availability of LB Quincy Black (ankle).
Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:41:30 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris indicated LB Mason Foster could stay on the field for all defensive snaps even when LB Quincy Black (ankle) is healthy enough to return.
Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:30:04 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LBs Mason Foster and Dekoda Watson might see more playing time in Week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons if LB Quincy Black (ankle) is forced to miss time.
Sun, 18 Sep 2011 22:31:01 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris said Sunday, Sept. 18, that LB Quincy Black (ankle) was benched in Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings due to an ankle injury that presumably played a role in Black's several missed tackles. "That's not my thing," Black said of the injury. "If I'm out there, I'm out there. I don't make excuses." LB Mason Foster saw more time as a result.
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:03:31 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Mason Foster has been fined $20,000 for a hit on New England Patriots WR Chad Ochocinco in the second preseason game.
Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:16:25 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Mason Foster is listed as the starter at middle linebacker on the depth chart for the first preseason game.
Sun, 07 Aug 2011 18:50:32 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Mason Foster continues to take a majority of the reps at middle linebacker during training camp.
Sun, 31 Jul 2011 10:57:54 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LBs Tyrone McKenzie and Mason Foster are considered candidates for the starting middle linebacker position.
Sun, 31 Jul 2011 10:57:54 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LBs Tyrone McKenzie and Mason Foster are considered candidates for the starting middle linebacker position.
Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:21:30 -0700
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed rookies LB Mason Foster, a third-round draft choice, and TE Daniel Hardy, a seventh-round draft choice. Terms of the deals were not disclosed.
Sat, 02 Jul 2011 19:00:00 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Mason Foster is viewed as a potential starter depending on the status of some veteran free agents due to the labor dispute.
Sun, 01 May 2011 15:13:04 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Mason Foster will be used at middle linebacker next season and could start if impending free-agent LB Barrett Ruud does not return.
Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:38:40 -0700
The New Orleans Saints reportedly worked out Washington LB Mason Foster Thursday, April 14, reports Bo Marchionte, of NFL Draft Bible.
Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:50:55 -0700
The Atlanta Falcons are scheduled to meet with University of Washington LB Mason Foster Friday, April 15, a source told Aaron Wilson, of NationalFootballPost.com.
Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:01:04 -0700
The New Orleans Saints are scheduled to meet with University of Washington LB Mason Foster Thursday, April 14, a source told NationalFootballPost.com's Aaron Wilson.
Wed, 13 Apr 2011 07:04:11 -0700
The St. Louis Rams are scheduled to meet with University of Washington LB Mason Foster, a source told Aaron Wilson, of NationalFootballPost.com.
Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:29:09 -0700
The Detroit Lions could be interested in University of Washington LB Mason Foster if he is avilable in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft, reports Dave Birkett, of the Detroit Free Press. They met with Foster at the NFL Scouting Combine but are not considering having him come to the team's facility.
Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:24:19 -0700
Washington LB Mason Foster is visiting the Miami Dolphins Tuesday, April 5, reports Aaron Wilson, of NationalFootballPost.com.
Tue, 05 Apr 2011 07:46:54 -0700
Washington LB Mason Foster is scheduled to visit the Denver Broncos this week, according to Mike Klis, of The Denver Post.
Sun, 27 Feb 2011 12:31:23 -0800
University of Washington LB Mason Foster said he believes he needs to work on his hands, pass rush and making his way through traffic before getting to the NFL.
Sun, 27 Feb 2011 12:19:37 -0800
University of Washington LB Mason Foster said his pass coverage ability is probably one of his strengths.
