PETE WERNER NEWS

Ruled out for Week 18 Werner (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Tampa Bay, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Impact Werner was in concussion protocol throughout the week and wasn't able to be cleared ahead of the Saints' season finale. He'll thus miss his fourth game of the campaign. Werner will finish 2024 with 92 tackles (54 solo) -- one shy of his career-best mark -- along with one pass defensed over 13 contests. He's signed with New Orleans through the end of the 2026 season.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 18 finale Werner (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucs, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Werner was concussed in last Sunday's loss to the Raiders and remains in the league's protocol. Clearing protocol in one week's time isn't normal anymore in the NFL, so he should be considered genuinely questionable for the Saints' Week 18 season finale. Through 13 games this season, Werner has logged 92 tackles (54 solo) and one pass breakup.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Thursday Werner (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Werner entered concussion protocols following the Saints' 30-24 loss to the Commanders this past Sunday. He was unable to practice Wednesday, so his ability to participate in a limited capacity Thursday indicates he is progressing in his recovery. Werner would have to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol in order to play in Sunday's regular-season finale against Tampa Bay.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

In concussion protocol Werner did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to a concussion.

Impact Werner had a team-high 13 tackles (seven solo) during the Saints' Week 17 loss to the Raiders. The 2021 second-round pick likely injured his head during the game and was diagnosed with a concussion following further tests after the contest. Werner would have to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol in order to play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Buccaneers.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Leading tackler in loss Werner recorded 13 tackles (seven total) during Sunday's 25-10 loss versus the Raiders.

Impact Werner was kept busy in a game where Las Vegas ran the ball 38 times, and he reached double digits in the tackle department for the first time this season. He's eight tackles away from his first 100-tackle season going into a Week 18 matchup at Tampa Bay.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Six tackles in Week 14 Werner registered six tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 14-11 win over the Giants.

Impact Werner has logged at least five tackles in each of the Saints' last six games. He's up to 63 tackles (43 solo) and one pass defense across 10 regular-season games. Werner and the Saints' defense wasn't really tested against against the Giants, but they'll have their hands full against a Commanders team that put up 42 points against the Titans in Week 12.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Werner on Giants win, Jayden Daniels in Week 15 12/9/24 New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner speaks with the media on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center the day aft...

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Solid day in loss Werner recorded eight tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 21-14 loss versus the Rams.

Impact Werner tallied eight-plus tackles for the third time in his last five games in Week 13. He's been his usual self this season, dutifully filling gaps in the run game and pitching in sparingly in other facets. He'll be on the IDP radar as a high-floor option when the Saints travel to take on the Giants in Week 14.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially active for Week 11 Werner (hand) is active for Sunday's game against Cleveland.

Impact After logging consecutive DNPs to open the week due to hand injury, Werner was able to practice in a limited capacity Friday, which is good enough for him to suit up for Sunday's contest. Over his last three outings, Werner has logged 22 tackles (16 solo) and one pass defense.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Sunday Werner (hand) is expected to be active for Sunday's game against the Browns, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Werner suffered a hand injury in Week 10 against the Falcons, which caused him to miss the first two practices of the week. He was able to practice in a limited capacity Friday to earn himself a questionable tag for Sunday's game, and it appears the 2021 second-round pick will be available to play.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

To be game-time decision Werner (hand) is questionable for Sunday's contest against the Browns, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Werner is expected to be a game-time decision, Jeff Nowak of Audacy Sports reports. The Saints want to make sure Werner can't do any further damage to the hand before clearing him to play. Werner missed three games earlier in the season with a hamstring issue.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • Associated Press

DNP on Wednesday Werner (hand) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Werner played 49 defensive snaps and recorded five total tackles and one pass defended before exiting Sunday's win over the Falcons with a hand injury. Wednesday's DNP suggests that issue could be serious, and the Ohio State product will likely have to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to suit up in Week 11, when the Saints host the Browns.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Werner (hand) is questionable to return to New Orleans' matchup Sunday versus the Falcons.

Impact Werner went down with a hand injury in the second half of the matchup, leaving his status for the rest of the game up in the air. Anfernee Orji is now in at linebacker in Werner's place.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies eight tackles Week 9 Werner racked up eight tackles, including one for a loss, in Sunday's defeat against the Panthers.

Impact Werner paced New Orleans in stops and tied his second-highest total of the season. The fourth-year pro missed Weeks 5-7 due to a hamstring injury but has racked up 17 total tackles in two games since his return. Werner has totaled 38 stops (25 solo) across six contests on the campaign.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up nine tackles Sunday Werner recorded nine tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 26-8 loss against the Chargers.

Impact Werner played nearly every single one of the Saints' defensive snaps in his return from a three-game absence due to a hamstring injury, and he actually set a new season-high tackle total for himself. He'll be on the fringe of IDP consideration in some formats for a Week 9 showdown at Carolina.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Werner on cleaning up mistakes, details 10/28/2024 New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner speaks with the media on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center following...

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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OCTOBER 27, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Ready for Sunday Werner (hamstring) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Werner upgraded from limited work Wednesday and Thursday to a full session Friday, suggesting he's moved past his hamstring issue in time for Sunday's contest. Expect Werner to start alongside Demario Davis and Willie Gay in New Orleans' inside linebacker corps in Week 8.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 25, 2024 • Associated Press

Limited to open week Werner (hamstring) was a limited participant at the Saints' practice Wednesday.

Impact Werner has missed the team's last three games while nursing a hamstring injury, making his ability to practice Wednesday worth noting. The linebacker will attempt to increase his workload during the rest of the week in order to return to the field Sunday versus the Chargers.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for third straight game Werner (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Werner injured his hamstring leading up to the Saints' Week 5 contest against the Chiefs, which has prevented him from practicing since. He'll miss his third straight game Thursday, and his next chance at suiting up will be Week 8 against the Chargers on Oct. 27. The Saints have played nickel corner packages more often in Werner's absence, which has meant increased defensive snaps for Alontae Taylor while D'Marco Jackson and Anfernee Orji have provided rotational depth at linebacker behind starters Demario Davis and Willie Gay.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as DNP Werner (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation.

Impact Werner has missed the Saints' last two contests after sustaining a hamstring injury during practice, and Monday's estimated DNP indicates he's likely a longshot to return in Week 7. However, if Werner can upgrade to at least limited work either Tuesday or Wednesday, he'll have a better chance of suiting up Thursday night.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE