PETE WERNER NEWS

Set to return Week 14 Werner (oblique) is active for Sunday's contest against Carolina.

Impact Werner missed last Sunday's game versus Detroit due to an oblique injury, but his absence will last only one week as he's set to return to face the Panthers. The third-year linebacker has played a near every-down role for the Saints when healthy, accumulating 67 tackles (43 solo), including half a sack, along with an interception on the season. Nephi Sewell will presumably have a minimal role on defense again after starting last week in Werner's stead.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chance to return Week 14 Werner (oblique) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Werner missed his first game of the season in Week 13, and after a week of limited practice sessions, he's got a chance to suit up Sunday. If the 25-year-old were to miss his second consecutive game, Zack Baun would likely assume the starting inside linebacker duties alongside Demario Davis.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Werner talks areas of improvement for Saints defense 11/9/2023 New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner's post-practice interview from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Nov. 9, 2023 ahead of the...

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints nominate linebacker Pete Werner for 2023 Salute to Service Award Second-year linebacker gets nod as team nominee

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Pete Werner talks preparing for Tyson Bagent, Bears running game | Saints vs Bears 2023 NFL Week 9 New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner speaks to the media at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Pete Werner Nominated for Salute to Service Award by Saints Saints linebacker Pete Werner is the team’s nominee for the 2023 Salute to Service Award.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pete Werner on returning home | Saints at Colts 2023 NFL Week 8 New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner speaks to the media at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Monday, October 23, 2023.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Solid performance in loss Werner recorded six tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 20-13 loss to Houston.

Impact Werner bounced back from his lowest tackle output (three) of the season during the Saints' Week 5 win over the Patriots, as he was second on the team in stops this past Sunday. The 25-year-old linebacker continues to have the most productive season of his career, leading New Orleans in total tackles and recording his first career interception.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Werner 1-on-1 w/ Erin Summers on What's Brewing presented by Community Coffee New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner talks with Erin Summers about the Saints defense and his first career interception ahead of Week 6...

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Pete Werner talks offseason work paying off, shutout against Patriots 10/12/2023 New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner's post-practice interview from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Oct. 12, 2023 ahead of the...

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Pete Werner snags INT via wild Patriots ricochet | Patriots vs. Saints Highlights | 2023 NFL Week 5 New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner snags the interception on a wild ricochet against the New England Patriots in Week 5 of the 2023 N...

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Pete Werner snags INT via wild Patriots ricochet New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner snags INT via wild Patriots ricochet.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • NFL.COM

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AUGUST 2, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Pete Werner talks high expectations | Saints Training Camp 2023 New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner's post-practice interview from Saints Training Camp 2023 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center...

JULY 26, 2023 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints LB Pete Werner on the Verge of Stardom Pete Werner needs to improve in just one area to give New Orleans perhaps the best pair of linebackers in the NFL.

JUNE 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Saints Training Camp Battles: Could Anyone Challenge Pete Werner? Saints third-year linebacker will face challengers during training camp, but unlikely will be unseated.

MAY 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pete Werner interview | Saints Hall of Fame Golf Classic 5/15/2023 New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner speaks with team reporter Erin Summers at the Saints Hall of Fame Golf Classic on Monday, May 15,...

MAY 15, 2023 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Pete Werner mic'd up at the 2023 Zurich Classic New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner gets mic'd up during his round at the 2023 Zurich Classic Celeb Shootout as he competed against te...

MAY 2, 2023 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Photos: Drew Brees, Wil Lutz, Pete Werner among Saints at 2023 Zurich Classic New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz , punter Blake Gillikin , linebacker Pete Werner and former quarterback Drew Brees were among the par...

APRIL 20, 2023 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

New Orleans Saints 2022 season recap | Linebacker Pete Werner Werner overcame injury for standout season in year two

JANUARY 29, 2023 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Pete Werner's top plays of the 2022 NFL season Watch highlights of New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner's top plays of the 2022 NFL regular season.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Photos: Pete Werner | 2022 Saints Season Recap Check out photos of New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner in action throughout the 2022 season.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Impressive showing in Year 2 Werner posted 80 tackles (56 solo), three passes defended and two forced fumbles while playing 12 of 17 games in the 2022 season.

Impact Werner posted career highs in tackles and passes defended despite playing three fewer games than he did during his 2021 rookie season. The second-round pick stepped up into a significantly larger role alongside veteran linebacker Demario Davis to begin the 2022 campaign, as he logged double-digit tackles in three of the first eight games. Werner then sustained an ankle injury Week 9 and missed some time before returning for three of the final four regular-season games, though he played markedly fewer defensive snaps down the stretch. Nevertheless, he still finished third on the team in tackles this season and should be poised for another prominent role in 2023.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Week 17 Werner (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, per the team's official site.

Impact After practicing on a limited basis in each session earlier this week, Werner will now avoid missing a second straight contest as a result of a hamstring injury. The second-year pro figures to capture the first takeaway of his NFL career this weekend versus Philadelphia.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE