Reuben Foster Presser: "My drive to get back on the field was insane."

Training Camp Press Conference - Reuben Foster https://t.co/W2U6SSKBS6

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) August 14, 2020

Reuben Foster on the mic. On being back after the injury. "Its kind-of nerve-racking but I am just happy to be on the field with the guys again."

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 14, 2020

Foster on losing feeling in his toes and if he was worried it wouldn't come back: "I try to keep a positive mindset. ... That's really all I can do."

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 14, 2020

Reuben Foster kept thinking about his leg during practice. "I just have to get confidence out there," he said.

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 14, 2020

Foster has had a long recovery process. He has tried not to focus on the negatives and put all of his attention on what is in front of him every day.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 14, 2020

Reuben Foster: "It's weird. Two years. I've been out of the game for two years. Of course it's going to be weird. But I'm up for any challenge. But when it comes to football, I'm not take any baby steps. I'm taking big steps."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 14, 2020

Reuben Foster: "I've been out for two years, and it's kinda hard. It's hard. I only know the pain. And certain people know the injuries I've been through, but I have to just keep pushing forward."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 14, 2020

Reuben Foster, on what was going through his mind as he returned to the field for the first time in two years: pic.twitter.com/ywXy9N1uv9

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 14, 2020

Foster takeaways. He is unsure of what's to come, particularly with the knee. Based on what he's been through the last year +, I get it. Mentioned the need to gain confidence in the knee and didn't make any brash claims other than to say the D "got this" even with not 100% yet.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 14, 2020

Foster said his Alabama teammates helped him "keep his sanity" throughout the recovery process.

"Down-to-earth, genuine guys."

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) August 14, 2020

Foster said all his teammates helped keep him grounded during his recovery. He couldn't name any player specifically because there are just too many to point out.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 14, 2020

Reuben Foster said he "learned a lot" from his past legal troubles but said it's "in the rear view now."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 14, 2020

Reuben Foster on what he learned from his legal issues. Said he learned a lot, but wants to look forward rather than back. Mentions learning to cook. Ok. Also said keeping his blinders on to stay focus.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 14, 2020

Foster said he has been cooking salmon, ribs, lamb and some swordfish (that's the go to). He eats it about five times a week, which is completely understandable, given how amazing swordfish is.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 14, 2020

Reuben Foster was asked if the public perception of him when he was claimed by Washington was accurate: "To know Reuben is to love Reuben. That's all I have to say."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 14, 2020

Foster said his leadership skills are a bit "rusty" but that he believes he can be that type of guy in the locker room.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) August 14, 2020

Foster: "I'm still a thumper, I'ms still a hard hitter."

Said that it's all about confidence right now.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) August 14, 2020

Foster said he still needs to work on some aspects of his skillset. But he assured us that he is still a "thumper."

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 14, 2020

.@ferrarifoster on @RiverboatRonHC: pic.twitter.com/lP5gFOGNX8

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 14, 2020

Foster said Ron Rivera has earned his trust. He doesn't show favoritism, but Foster likes that about him.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 14, 2020

Foster on Rivera. Says he trusts the coach a lot. Straightforward. Plus they've got a position bond with Rivera’s LB past.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 14, 2020

Foster describes head coach Ron Rivera as a hard-nosed, stand-up guy who does not play favorites. Also mentioned how both play(ed) LB and love to play football.

"He's got my trust, he's got my dedication."

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) August 14, 2020

Reuben Foster talks with the media - he says Malcom Blacken (Black) and Doug Williams are always giving him advice and helping him out. He’s been out for 2 years and “It’s kinda hard, it’s hard. I know that I have to keep playing forward.” #washingtonfootballteam

— Julie Donaldson (@juliedonaldson_) August 14, 2020

Foster: "I'm not trying to fall back. I'm trying to move forward."

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) August 14, 2020

Reuben Foster: "I've learned a lot. Just being humble, vulnerable. Understanding for a lot of things, of life. A REAL understanding of life. It's stuff that I can't really explain. It's hard to explain. I just know that my drive to get back on the field was insane."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 14, 2020

Foster on the tenuous aspect of his career. Said he's grown over the last 2 years. Gained humility and life perspective. "I appreciate the game no matter what. .... Never take it for granted."

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 14, 2020

Reuben is quite reflective saying he’s learned a lot being humbled and vulnerable. Says he has grown through life and has the drive to get back on the field. He’s always loved the game from the jump. “God dropped me and said this is a football child.” #washingtonfootballteam

— Julie Donaldson (@juliedonaldson_) August 14, 2020

Foster on the overall defense: "Even me with a bad wheel, we've got this."

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 14, 2020