49ers linebacker Reuben Foster arrested on marijuana charge

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster has been arrested in Alabama and charged with second-degree possession of marijuana.

AL.com says says the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office arrest database indicates Foster, who just finished his rookie season, was arrested Friday. Bond was set at $2,500.

A statement from the 49ers Friday night said: “The San Francisco 49ers organization is aware of the matter involving Reuben Foster and we are currently gathering all relevant facts.”

The former Alabama linebacker was a first-team All-American for the Crimson Tide in 2016 and won the Butkus Award. He was a first-round pick in last year’s NFL draft.

Foster started all 10 games he played in this season and posted 72 tackles.

He was the NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the Month in November.

2016: Jared Cook's sideline catch on an Aaron Rodgers

2016: Jared Cook's sideline catch on an Aaron Rodgers pass set up Mason Crosby's game-winning 51-yard field goal in a 34-31 Green Bay Packers win over the Dallas Cowboys. Dan Powers, The Post-Crescent-USA TODAY Sports

2015: Larry Fitzgerald's game-winning touchdown in

2015: Larry Fitzgerald's game-winning touchdown in overtime capped a wild finish in a 26-20 win for the Cardinals over the Packers. The Packers forced overtime when Aaron Rodgers completed a fourth-and-20 pass for 60 yards to Jeff Janis, and then a 41-yard Hail Mary to Janis with five seconds remaining for the tying touchdown. Michael Chow, azcentral sports

It turned out to be the catch that wasn't. Late in

2014: It turned out to be the catch that wasn't. Late in the fourth quarter with the Cowboys trailing the Packers 26-21, Dez Bryant made what appeared to be a spectacular leaping catch at the goal line -- at least it was ruled that way initially. But the referees reviewed it and overturned their call. Green Bay got possession back and hung on to win. Andrew Weber, USA TODAY Sports

2012: Jacoby Jones' 70-yard TD reception off a Joe

2012: Jacoby Jones' 70-yard TD reception off a Joe Flacco pass with 31 seconds remaining in regulation pushed the game into overtime. The Ravens finally earned the 38-35 win in double overtime on a 47-yard field goal from Justin Tucker. This improbable road playoff win propelled the Ravens to ultimate victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII. Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports

2011: One of the greatest plays in 49ers history easily was the biggest play in the careers of Alex Smith and Vernon Davis. With 9 seconds remaining, Smith hit Davis for a game-winning 14-yard touchdown to give San Francisco a 36-32 win over the Saints in a wild and classic NFC divisional game.

2011: One of the greatest plays in 49ers history easily was the biggest play in the careers of Alex Smith and Vernon Davis. With 9 seconds remaining, Smith hit Davis for a game-winning 14-yard touchdown to give San Francisco a 36-32 win over the Saints in a wild and classic NFC divisional game. Paul Sakuma, AP

2010: The Seahawks' Cinderella playoff run of 2010

2010: The Seahawks' Cinderella playoff run of 2010 came to an abrupt halt in Chicago, where the modern-day Monsters of the Midway and the elements helped end Seattle's season. Before the Seahawks could dent the scoreboard, the Bears built a 28-0 lead and ended the competitive phase of the game. The Bears lost the following week to the rival Packers in the NFC Championship Game. Jerry Lai, US PRESSWIRE

2007: Brett Favre's final playoff victory as a Packer

2007: Brett Favre's final playoff victory as a Packer came with the picturesque backdrop of a snowstorm at Lambeau Field. Favre threw three touchdown passes in a rout of the Seahawks. A week later, the Packers were defeated by the Giants in the NFC Championship in overtime after the quarterback threw a costly interception. Mike Roemer, AP

2005: One of the most memorable moments from the 2005 AFC divisional game between the Steelers and Colts came after Jerome Bettis fumbled at the goal line while trying to score an insurance touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Nick Harper scooped it up and was on his way for a leading touchdown return until Ben Roethlisberger made a game-saving tackle. From there, Indianapolis set up Mike Vanderjagt, who had never missed at home in the playoffs, for a tying 46-yard field goal, but he missed to give Pittsburgh a 21-18 win.

2005: One of the most memorable moments from the 2005 AFC divisional game between the Steelers and Colts came after Jerome Bettis fumbled at the goal line while trying to score an insurance touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Nick Harper scooped it up and was on his way for a leading touchdown return until Ben Roethlisberger made a game-saving tackle. From there, Indianapolis set up Mike Vanderjagt, who had never missed at home in the playoffs, for a tying 46-yard field goal, but he missed to give Pittsburgh a 21-18 win. Darron Cummings, AP

2003: The play that saved the Eagles during a playoff game against the Packers was an improbable fourth-and-26 conversion, when Donovan McNabb connected with Freddie Mitchell in the final minutes. Philadelphia went on to tie the game and eventually defeat the Packers 20-17 in overtime.

2003: The play that saved the Eagles during a playoff game against the Packers was an improbable fourth-and-26 conversion, when Donovan McNabb connected with Freddie Mitchell in the final minutes. Philadelphia went on to tie the game and eventually defeat the Packers 20-17 in overtime. Miles Kennedy, AP

2003: The Panthers won a marathon NFC divisional game over the Rams, 29-23, when Steve Smith scored on this 69-yard touchdown catch in double overtime.

2003: The Panthers won a marathon NFC divisional game over the Rams, 29-23, when Steve Smith scored on this 69-yard touchdown catch in double overtime. Charles Rex Abrogast, AP

2001: With a massive snowfall as a backdrop, the divisional

2001: With a massive snowfall as a backdrop, the divisional playoff showdown between the Raiders and the upstart Patriots turned out to be one of the most memorable and controversial playoff games in NFL history. That was when fans learned the term "Tuck Rule," a moment that set up a tying field goal by Adam Vinatieri, who would also kick the game-winning field goal. ELISE AMENDOLA, Associated Press

1996: In just their second year of existence, the Jaguars stunned the top-seeded Broncos with a 30-27 win in Denver. Nobody saw it coming. That year, two second-year expansion teams reached their respective conference championship games as the Carolina Panthers reached the NFC title game.

1996: In just their second year of existence, the Jaguars stunned the top-seeded Broncos with a 30-27 win in Denver. Nobody saw it coming. That year, two second-year expansion teams reached their respective conference championship games as the Carolina Panthers reached the NFC title game. David Zalubowski, AP

1996: Unseasonably warm weather and rain left the Packers

1996: Unseasonably warm weather and rain left the Packers and 49ers playing on a muddy (rather than frozen) field at Lambeau. Edgar Bennett scored two touchdowns as the Packers -- who went on to win Super Bowl XXXI -- ousted the 49ers from the playoffs for the second consecutive season. MARK DUNCAN, Associated Press

1988: By the second quarter of the NFC divisional playoff game between the Eagles and Bears, a heavy, dense fog had rolled over Soldier Field. Visibility was cut to about 15 to 20 yards the rest of the game, which the Bears won 20-12.

1988: By the second quarter of the NFC divisional playoff game between the Eagles and Bears, a heavy, dense fog had rolled over Soldier Field. Visibility was cut to about 15 to 20 yards the rest of the game, which the Bears won 20-12. AP

1986: A play that still lives in Jets infamy. The Jets led by 10 late in the fourth quarter, and the Browns faced third-and-25, when Bernie Kosar's pass fell incomplete. One problem: Mark Gastineau speared Kosar on the play, giving Cleveland new life. The Browns went on to tie the game, then beat the Jets 23-20 in overtime.

1986: A play that still lives in Jets infamy. The Jets led by 10 late in the fourth quarter, and the Browns faced third-and-25, when Bernie Kosar's pass fell incomplete. One problem: Mark Gastineau speared Kosar on the play, giving Cleveland new life. The Browns went on to tie the game, then beat the Jets 23-20 in overtime. Manny Rubio, USA TODAY Sports

1981: The "Epic in Miami" playoff game between the Chargers and Dolphins was nothing short of exhilarating, with San Diego coughing up an early 24-0 lead, only to eventually come through with a wild 41-38 overtime win.

1981: The "Epic in Miami" playoff game between the Chargers and Dolphins was nothing short of exhilarating, with San Diego coughing up an early 24-0 lead, only to eventually come through with a wild 41-38 overtime win. Getty Images

1980: This playoff had a memorable, yet painful, finish

1980: This playoff had a memorable, yet painful, finish for Browns fans. "Red Right 88" ended in disaster for the Browns, who, rather than settle for a field goal, took a shot at the end zone, where Raiders safety Mike Davis picked off Brian Sipe on a pass intended for Ozzie Newsome. The Raiders went on to become the first wild-card team to win the Super Bowl. Associated Press

1977: One of the greatest plays in the history of the Raiders happened during the AFC divisional game against the Baltimore Colts. It's known as "Ghost to the Post", a 42-yard pass from Ken Stabler to Dave Casper that set up a tying field goal. It wasn't until 43 seconds into the second overtime that Casper caught the winning touchdown for a dramatic 37-31 win.

1977: One of the greatest plays in the history of the Raiders happened during the AFC divisional game against the Baltimore Colts. It's known as "Ghost to the Post", a 42-yard pass from Ken Stabler to Dave Casper that set up a tying field goal. It wasn't until 43 seconds into the second overtime that Casper caught the winning touchdown for a dramatic 37-31 win. AP

1975: The game is the reason the Hail Mary pass became known as the Hail Mary. Roger Staubach heaved a game-winning 50-yard touchdown to Drew Pearson, who caught it between two defenders late in the fourth quarter, to give the Cowboys a 17-14 win. Staubach said after the game: "I closed my eyes and said a Hail Mary." We've all been calling it that ever since.

1975: The game is the reason the Hail Mary pass became known as the Hail Mary. Roger Staubach heaved a game-winning 50-yard touchdown to Drew Pearson, who caught it between two defenders late in the fourth quarter, to give the Cowboys a 17-14 win. Staubach said after the game: "I closed my eyes and said a Hail Mary." We've all been calling it that ever since. AP

1972: In one of the great games between these two rivals, the 49ers led by 15 points heading into the fourth quarter before Roger Staubach and the Cowboys stormed back to score 17 unanswered to polish a 30-28 comeback win.

1972: In one of the great games between these two rivals, the 49ers led by 15 points heading into the fourth quarter before Roger Staubach and the Cowboys stormed back to score 17 unanswered to polish a 30-28 comeback win. AP

1972 AFC divisional playoffs. Franco Harris. "The Immaculate Reception." Enough said.

1972 AFC divisional playoffs. Franco Harris. "The Immaculate Reception." Enough said. Harry Cabluck, AP

1971: The longest game in NFL history occurred when the Dolphins defeated the Chiefs 27-24 in double overtime. The game was a marathon that lasted a total of 82 minutes, 40 seconds.

1971: The longest game in NFL history occurred when the Dolphins defeated the Chiefs 27-24 in double overtime. The game was a marathon that lasted a total of 82 minutes, 40 seconds. AP

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