New on Sports Illustrated: Reuben Foster’s Situation Shows How the NFL Commissioner’s Exempt List Is Being Misused

Shortly after Reuben Foster was claimed by Washington on Tuesday, the NFL placed him on the Commissioner’s Exempt List—a list that’s supposed to be utilized for players under special circumstances, but has lately become a haven for guys facing domestic violence charges. A possible fix? Count players on the list toward the 53-man roster.