Redskins abruptly release LB Foster

The Washington Redskins released inside linebacker Mason Foster yesterday on the eve of training camp.

Agent Blake Baratz confirmed the surprise move on Twitter and blasted the Redskins for having “zero good faith,” saying Foster couldn’t get a straight answer about why he was cut.

A team spokesman did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Foster was Washington’s starting middle linebacker last season, played almost every snap and led the team with 131 tackles. The Redskins don’t have an obvious replacement after Reuben Foster tore the ACL in his left knee during the offseason.

Veteran Jon Bostic, secondyear player Josh HarveyClemons and rookie Cole Holcomb figure to compete at the position.

Players will undergo physicals today before practices begin tomorrow.

Boyd extends

Receiver Tyler Boyd signed a four-year contract extension, coming off his breakthrough season with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Boyd was a second-round pick out of Pittsburgh in 2016 and was entering the final year on his contract. The extension runs through the 2023 season. He led the team with 76 catches and 1,028 yards receiving, both career highs. He also tied for the team lead with seven touchdowns . ...

The Atlanta Falcons and former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey agreed to a two-year, $10.5 million contract.

The 30-year-old Bailey had a career-high six sacks for the Chiefs in 2018.

Hill banned again

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Holton Hill has been suspended for an additional four games, this time for violation the NFL’s policy on substances of abuse.

Hill will be out of action for the first half of the season, having previously received a four-game ban the league handed him in April for violation of the policy on performance-enhancing drugs . ...

The Jacksonville Jaguars will open training camp with two offensive starters and a rookie on the physically unable to perform list. Theyplaced veteran receiver Marqise Lee (knee), left tackle Cam Robinson (knee) and fifth-round draft pick Ryquell Armstead on the PUP.