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49ers linebacker Reuben Foster arrested on marijuana charge

San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Reuben Foster (56) before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium. (PHOTO: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports)

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

AL.com (http://bit.ly/2moysWi ) 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.

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