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American football player (born 1994)
American football player
Robert Foster
Foster with the Washington Football Team in 2020
Born: (1994-05-07 ) May 7, 1994 (age 30 ) Monaca, Pennsylvania , U.S.Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m ) Weight: 194 lb (88 kg ) High school: Central Valley (Monaca)College: Alabama (2013–2017)Position: Wide receiver Undrafted: 2018
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at PFR
Robert Foster Jr. (born May 7, 1994) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Alabama and signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2018. He has also been a member of the Green Bay Packers , Washington Football Team , Miami Dolphins , Dallas Cowboys , New York Giants , and Indianapolis Colts .
Early years
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Foster attended Central Valley High School in Monaca, Pennsylvania , just outside Pittsburgh , where he played both football and basketball.[1] [2] [3] receiver ranked 23rd overall in the 2013 class.[4] Alabama over offers from Florida , Michigan , Ohio State , and Pittsburgh , among others.[5]
College career
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During his redshirt sophomore season in 2015, Foster suffered a season-ending shoulder injury after catching 10 receptions 116 yards and two touchdowns in the first three games.[6] [7] [8] [9]
In 2017, he caught 14 passes for 174 yards and one touchdown.[10] [11]
Professional career
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Pre-draft
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Despite limited college statistics, Foster was invited to the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine due to his athleticism. He clocked a 4.41-second 40-yard dash , fifth overall among receivers.[14]
Buffalo Bills
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2018
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Foster signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent on May 11, 2018, reuniting with Brian Daboll , his one-time offensive coordinator at Alabama.[15] [3] Los Angeles Chargers , he recorded his first two professional receptions, which went for 30 yards.[16] practice squad .[17] [18]
Foster recorded his first 100-yard receiving game against the New York Jets on November 11, finishing with 105 yards on three receptions.[19] Jacksonville Jaguars two weeks later following the Bills' bye week, he recorded his first receiving touchdown, a 75-yard pass from Josh Allen . Foster finished that game with two receptions for 94 yards and the touchdown.[20] [21] Miami Dolphins he only caught one pass for 27 yards.[22] [23] Detroit Lions the following week, Foster excelled again, catching four passes for 108 yards, including a 42-yard touchdown from Allen, en route to a 14–13 Bills win.[24] [25]
Foster mentioned being cut from the team, demoted to the practice squad, and being brought back again as a "wake-up call" that sparked his late-season success.[21] [26] Pro Football Focus [27]
2019
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Foster was sparsely used in the Bills offense during his second professional season, as the team added veterans John Brown and Cole Beasley during the offseason. He also struggled with injuries during preseason.[28] Houston Texans in favor of Duke Williams . He also rushed twice for 29 yards.[29]
2020
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Foster was re-signed to a one-year contract by the Bills.[30] [31]
Green Bay Packers
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On September 9, 2020, Foster was signed to the Green Bay Packers ' practice squad.[32]
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On October 22, 2020, Foster was signed off the Packers' practice squad by the Washington Football Team .[33]
Miami Dolphins
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On March 18, 2021, Foster was signed by the Dolphins.[34] injured reserve .[35] [36]
Dallas Cowboys
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On September 14, 2021, Foster was signed to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys on January 18, 2022. He was waived on March 11, 2022.[37]
New York Giants
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On March 14, 2022, Foster was signed by the New York Giants .[38] [39] [40] [41]
Indianapolis Colts
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On December 13, 2022, the Indianapolis Colts signed Foster to their practice squad.[42] [43]
NFL career statistics
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Regular season
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Robert Foster
Year
Team
GP GS Rec
Yards
YPR
TDs
LNG
2018 BUF
13 3 27 541
20.0
3 75
2019 BUF
13 2 3 64 21.3
0
24
2020 WSH
4 2 2 37 19.5
0
28
Career 30 7 32 642
20.0
3 75
References
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^ Zenitz, Matt (June 30, 2015). "8 random facts about Alabama wide receiver Robert Foster" . AL.com . Archived from the original on August 8, 2018. Retrieved August 8, 2018 .
^ a b Maiorana, Sal (July 30, 2018). "Rookie Robert Foster survived attack by gunman and is cherishing life with Buffalo Bills" . Democrat and Chroonicle . Archived from the original on November 8, 2020. Retrieved August 8, 2018 .
^ Casagrande, Michael (June 4, 2018). "Robert Foster recalls learning under AJ McCarron, why they can laugh about it now" . AL.com . Archived from the original on June 16, 2018. Retrieved October 4, 2018 .
^ "Robert Foster, 2013 Wide Receiver" . Rivals.com . Archived from the original on December 11, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022 .
^ "Robert Foster 2015 Game Log" . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . Archived from the original on January 25, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023 .
^ "Robert Foster 2016 Game Log" . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . Archived from the original on January 25, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023 .
^ Olson, Andrew (January 12, 2017). "Report: Alabama WR Robert Foster considering transfer" . Saturday Down South . Archived from the original on January 25, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023 .
^ Olson, Andrew (August 7, 2017). "Crimson Tide WR Robert Foster explains why he decided to stay at Alabama" . Saturday Down South . Archived from the original on January 25, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023 .
^ "Robert Foster 2017 Game Log" . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . Archived from the original on October 4, 2018. Retrieved October 4, 2018 .
^ "Robert Foster Career Game Log" . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . Archived from the original on October 4, 2018. Retrieved October 4, 2018 .
^ "Robert Foster Combine Profile" . National Football League. Archived from the original on February 16, 2020. Retrieved February 16, 2020 .
^ "2018 Draft Scout Robert Foster, Alabama NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile" . draftscout.com . Archived from the original on June 11, 2022. Retrieved June 11, 2022 .
^ "NFL Draft & Combine Profile – Robert Foster" . National Football League. Archived from the original on August 8, 2018. Retrieved August 8, 2018 .
^ "What you need to know about the Bills undrafted free agents" . BuffaloBills.com . May 11, 2018. Archived from the original on May 11, 2018.
^ "Bills' Robert Foster: Involved in offense" . CBSSports.com . September 17, 2018. Archived from the original on October 5, 2018. Retrieved October 4, 2018 .
^ Brown, Chris (October 18, 2018). "Bills promote WR Phillips from practice squad" . BuffaloBills.com . Archived from the original on October 25, 2020. Retrieved October 30, 2020 .
^ "Bills call-up WR Robert Foster; Tremaine Edmunds expected to play" . BuffaloBills.com . November 10, 2018. Archived from the original on October 25, 2020. Retrieved October 30, 2020 .
^ "Buffalo Bills at New York Jets – November 11th, 2018" . Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on October 29, 2020. Retrieved October 30, 2020 .
^ "Bills' Robert Foster: Speeds past Jaguars" . CBS Sports . November 25, 2018. Archived from the original on November 26, 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2018 .
^ a b "Bills' Robert Foster starts to catch on given 2nd chance" . Fox Sports . Associated Press. November 28, 2018. Archived from the original on January 16, 2019. Retrieved January 15, 2019 .
^ "Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins – December 2nd, 2018" . Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved October 30, 2020 .
^ "New York Jets at Buffalo Bills – December 9th, 2018" . Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on October 30, 2020. Retrieved October 30, 2020 .
^ "Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills – December 16th, 2018" . Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on November 17, 2022. Retrieved October 30, 2020 .
^ "Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills – December 30th, 2018" . Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on October 30, 2020. Retrieved October 30, 2020 .
^ Brown, Chris (January 14, 2019). "Robert Foster relied on tunnel vision and work ethic to deliver a breakout rookie season" . buffalobills.com . Archived from the original on January 16, 2019. Retrieved January 15, 2019 .
^ Mellor, Cam (January 3, 2019). "The 2018 NFL All-Rookie Team" . profootballfocus.com . Pro Football Focus. Archived from the original on January 16, 2019. Retrieved January 15, 2019 .
^ Wojton, Nick (August 26, 2019). "Sean McDermott reveals Robert Foster injury" . Bills Wire . Archived from the original on February 23, 2020. Retrieved February 23, 2020 .
^ "Robert Foster 2019 Game Log" . Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on January 25, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023 .
^ Parrino, Matt (March 10, 2020). "Bills bringing back Levi Wallace, Robert Foster & Spencer Long (report)" . syracuse.com . Archived from the original on May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023 .
^ "Robert Foster: Cut by Buffalo" . CBSSports.com . September 5, 2020. Retrieved September 6, 2020 .
^ "Packers sign WR Foster and Lb Harris to practice squad" . Packers.com . September 9, 2020. Archived from the original on October 28, 2020. Retrieved October 30, 2020 .
^ "Washington Signs WR Robert Foster, Releases TE Marcus Baugh" . WashingtonFootball.com . October 22, 2020. Archived from the original on October 28, 2020. Retrieved October 22, 2020 .
^ "Miami Dolphins Sign WR Robert Foster" . MiamiDolphins.com . March 18, 2021. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023 .
^ "Roster Moves: Dolphins Release Two, Waive One, and Place One on Injured Reserve" . MiamiDolphins.com . August 24, 2021. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023 .
^ Poupart, Alain (August 30, 2021). "Dolphins Notebook: Cuts Begin, Preseason Props, More" . Sports Illustrated . Archived from the original on January 25, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023 .
^ Alper, Josh (March 11, 2022). "Cowboys cut Reggie Robinson, Robert Foster, Ito Smith" . Pro Football Talk . NBC Sports. Archived from the original on April 14, 2022. Retrieved January 25, 2023 .
^ Eisen, Michael (March 14, 2022). "Giants sign WR Robert Foster; C.J. Board back with team" . Giants.com . Archived from the original on March 14, 2022. Retrieved March 14, 2022 .
^ Salomone, Dan (August 19, 2022). "Giants sign O-linemen Chris Owens, Josh Rivas; WR Robert Foster to IR" . Giants.com . Archived from the original on February 1, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023 .
^ Eisen, Michael (October 10, 2022). "Giants sign veteran WR Robert Foster to practice squad" . Giants.com . Archived from the original on November 28, 2022. Retrieved January 25, 2023 .
^ Wilson, Alexander (November 29, 2022). "New York Giants sign 3 players to practice squad, release WR Robert Foster" . Empire Sports Media . Archived from the original on January 25, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023 .
^ "Colts Sign TE Nikola Kalinic to the 53-man Roster From The Practice Squad, Waive WR Keke Coutee, Sign WR Robert Foster To The Practice Squad" . Colts.com . December 13, 2022. Archived from the original on February 2, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023 .
^ "Colts Sign DT McTelvin Agim To The Practice Squad, Release WR Robert Foster From The Practice Squad" . Colts.com . December 15, 2022. Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023 .
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