PETE WERNER NEWS

Won't play Sunday Werner (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Werner didn't practice all week after missing the Saints' Week 5 loss to the Chiefs on Monday night due to a hamstring injury, so it's no surprise he won't suit up Sunday. Expect Anfernee Orji or Jaylan Ford to serve as New Orleans' top weakside linebacker with both Werner and Nephi Sewell (knee) out in Week 6.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Werner (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Werner missed New Orleans' Week 5 loss to the Chiefs after sustaining a hamstring injury during Saints' practice. Wednesday's DNP likely indicates that Werner isn't close to returning, and he'll probably need to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to suit up for the Saints' Week 6 matchup against the Buccaneers.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Monday night Werner (hamstring) is inactive ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Chiefs.

Impact Werner was questionable coming into Monday night after popping up on the Saints' injury report Friday with a hamstring injury, but it now appears he won't be able to suit up in Week 5. With Werner sidelined Monday night, expect Isaiah Stalbird to see increased snaps with the Saints' first-team defense alongside Demario Davis and Anfernee Orji.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 7, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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OCTOBER 6, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Dealing with hamstring injury Werner (hamstring) was listed on the Saints' injury report Saturday, and he is questionable for Monday's game against the Chiefs, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The injury is recent, as Werner was not listed on the Saints' first two injury reports of the week. He's been officially listed as questionable ahead of Monday's contest, but given that it's a new injury so close to the game, his status may not be known until the inactive lists are released approximately 90 minutes before the 8:15pm ET kickoff. Demario Davis is the only starting linebacker for the Saints that is healthy after Willie Gay (hand) was ruled out for Week 5.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Six tackles in loss Werner recorded six total tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Falcons.

Impact Werner was on the field for all 51 of the team's defensive snaps in the contest, finishing second only to Paulson Adebo in tackles. Through four games in 2024, the linebacker has compiled 21 total tackles (12 solo).

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Saints' flattering stats belie game-changing gaffes and failures in the clutch

The New Orleans Saints have outscored their opponents 127-70 through four games and are among the NFL leaders in numerous offensive and defensive categories

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Pete Werner on dealing with linebacker injuries 9/30/2024 New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner speaks with the media on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center the day a...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Eight tackles vs. Dallas Werner recorded eight total tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 44-19 win over the Cowboys.

Impact The fourth-year linebacker was the Saints' second-leading tackler in Week 2, trailing only Alontae Taylor's nine-stop performance. Werner appeared in 16 regular-season games with New Orleans in 2023, logging 93 total tackles and one interception. He's expected to continue lining up next to DeMario Davis and Willie Gay for a Saints defense that's allowed just 14.5 points per game in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on injury report Werner (shoulder) practiced in full Wednesday but was still listed on the team's injury report.

Impact Werner should be healthy enough to suit up Sunday against the Panthers, assuming he doesn't suffer any setbacks during Week 1 prep. The 26-year-old is entering his fourth season in the league and will be the man once again on the weakside of New Orleans' linebacker corps.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Werner on contract extension, defensive standard | Saints Training Camp 2024 New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner speaks with the media after the open practice at the Caesars Superdome on Day 22 of Saints Trainin...

AUGUST 23, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Limited in practice Tuesday Werner (shoulder) worked on the sidelines with a trainer during Tuesday's practice session, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Werner sustained a shoulder injury in early August, which caused him to sit out of Saturday's preseason game against the Cardinals. The injury doesn't appear to be a long-term concern, though the 2021 second-round linebacker could be held out for the last two preseason games to avoid further injury. Werner was awarded with a three-year, $25 million extension on Thursday after registering a career-best 93 tackles (60 solo), including 0.5 sacks, across 16 regular-season games in 2023.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Saints Morning Break: Saints sign Pete Werner to three-year extension A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Friday, August 9

AUGUST 9, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints linebacker Pete Werner agrees to 3-year, $25 million contract extension, AP source says

A person familiar with the deal has told The Associated Press that New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner has agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $25 million

AUGUST 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Inks three-year extension Werner (shoulder) agreed to terms Thursday on a three-year, $25 million contract extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Werner has solidified himself as a core part of New Orleans' defense since joining the team in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft, so it's unsurprising to see him be locked in on a long-term deal with one year remaining on his rookie contract. The starting linebacker has missed a handful of practice sessions due to a shoulder injury, which could impact his availability for Saturday's preseason opener against the Cardinals, but there's not yet any reason to be worried he'll be sidelined long.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reports: Saints sign LB Pete Werner to 3-year extension The New Orleans Saints signed linebacker Pete Werner to a three-year contract extension through the 2027 season, multiple outlets reported T...

AUGUST 8, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Dealing with shoulder issue Werner didn't practice Sunday due to a shoulder injury, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.

Impact The severity of Werner's injury isn't clear. The linebacker is coming off a 2023 campaign during which he logged a career-high 93 tackles (60 solo), and he's slated to reprise a starting role in the coming campaign after logging at least 70 percent of the Saints' defensive snaps in all but two of his 16 regular-season contests last season.

AUGUST 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 13, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Recap: Pete Werner, Blake Grupe, Deuce McAllister golf in Celebrity Shootout | 2024 Zurich Classic New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe gets mic'd up during his round at the 2024 Zurich Classic Children's Hospital Celebrity Shootout as he...

APRIL 25, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Photos: Pete Werner, Blake Grupe among Saints at 2024 Zurich Classic Celebrity Shootout New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner, kicker Blake Grupe, and former running back Deuce McAllister were among the participants at the 2...

APRIL 24, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

2023 New Orleans Saints player recaps: linebacker Pete Werner Third-year linebacker set career highs across the board

JANUARY 28, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Highlights: Pete Werner's Top Plays of the 2023 NFL season Watch highlights of New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner's top plays of the 2023 NFL season.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Logs solid 2023 campaign Werner finished the 2023 season with 93 tackles and one interception across 16 appearances.

Impact Werner logged career highs across the board, including 16 starts at inside linebacker alongside 12-year veteran Demario Davis. The 2021 second-round pick also played 306 more defensive snaps than last season, though he only finished with 13 more tackles. With Davis set to currently set to become a free agent this offseason, it's possible that Werner could see his production rise once again entering the final season of his four-year, $5.68 million contract.

JANUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Werner's Saintly Superlatives New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner answers the tough questions about his Saints teammates on Saintly Superlatives presented by Coca-C...

JANUARY 4, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM