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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

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DECEMBER 31, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Questionable against Eagles Werner (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Werner sat out last week against the Browns due to a hamstring injury and was limited during each of the Saints' practice sessions ahead of their Week 17 matchup against the Eagles. If he's unavailable once again, Kaden Elliss will likely continue to see increased playing time.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out again Week 16 Werner (hamstring) will not play in Saturday's game against the Browns, Terrin Waack of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Werner missed four games in a row after suffering an ankle injury during New Orleans' Week 9 loss to the Ravens. While he finally returned Week 15 against Atlanta, the second-year linebacker picked up a new hamstring issue that kept him sidelined for all three practices ahead of Saturday's contest, so he'll now look to work his way back ahead of the Saints' next game against Philadelphia on Sunday, Jan. 1. With Werner out again, expect Kaden Elliss, who logged 40 tackles while filling in during Werner's initial four-game absence, to step back into a near-every down role alongside Demario Davis on Saturday.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Noted as non-participant Werner (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's practice estimate, per the team's official site.

Impact Werner returned from a four-game absence Sunday as a result of an ankle issue, but he's since been listed on the Saints' practice report as a non-participant during Tuesday's walk-through due to a new hamstring injury he presumably picked up this past weekend against the Falcons. If the second-year pro is ultimately unable to give it a go Saturday against the Browns, then New Orleans could revert back to rotating between more defensive linemen to fill Werner's vacated spot.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Week 15 Werner (ankle) is active for Sunday's matchup against Atlanta, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Werner, who's missed four straight contests due to an ankle injury, was listed as questionable but will ultimately suit up Sunday. Before his injury, Werner totaled 71 tackles, three pass defenses and two forced fumbles while playing at least 80 percent of the defensive snaps in each of the Saints' first eight games. The second-year linebacker's availability will likely mean less snaps for Kaden Elliss, but Werner may be limited during his return from a lengthy absence.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Week 15 Werner (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Atlanta, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Werner has missed four consecutive contests due to an ankle injury and is in jeopardy of missing a fifth after logging three straight limited practices following the team's Week 14 bye. Kaden Elliss has stepped up as a starter in Werner's absence, totaling 40 tackles, 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one pass defense over the Saints' past four games.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Werner on Kaden Elliss, going 4-0 | New Orleans Saints New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner speaks to the media following the team's practice on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at the Ochsner S...

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Logs limited practice Wednesday Werner (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday ahead of Sunday's game versus Atlanta, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Werner has sat out New Orleans' last four games, and he still apparently isn't fully healthy coming off of a Week 14 bye. If the 2021 second-rounder is again out for Week 15, Kaden Elliss would probably continue to see an expanded role at linebacker.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Monday Werner (ankle) is inactive Monday against the Buccaneers.

Impact Werner will be forced to watch from the sideline again, as he has since getting injured Week 9 against the Ravens. His absence will certainly leave a big void in the Saints' linebacker corps, and Zack Baun should continue to see increased opportunity in Werner's absence.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Considered questionable Werner (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Buccaneers.

Impact Werner has missed each of the Saints' last two games, but he managed a pair of limited practices ahead of Monday's game against the Buccaneers. He could be set for a return as a result, which would provide a boost to the defense. Through nine games this season, Werner has recorded 74 total tackles with two forced fumbles.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Werner talks injury, return to practice 12/2/2022 New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner's post-practice interview from Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 ahead of the Saints' game on Monday Night Foot...

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Returns to practice Thursday Werner (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on the Saints' injury report Thursday.

Impact Werner has not been able to play or practice since suffering an ankle injury against the Ravens in Week 9. However, the off-ball linebacker appears to be trending towards a return after managing to log a limited session for the first time Thursday, and he'll have two more practices to increase his activity before Monday's game against Tampa Bay. Werner recorded 74 tackles and three passes defended while playing almost every defensive when healthy this season, though he could stand to split reps with Kaden Elliss, who has emerged into a full-time staring role over the past three games.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Week 12 Werner (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Impact Werner will miss his third straight contest after being carted off with an ankle injury during the Saints' Week 9 loss to the Ravens. The 24-year-old's next opportunity to play will come against the Buccaneers on Monday, Dec. 5. With Werner sidelined over this span, Kaden Elliss has gained a prolific role alongside linebacker Demario Davis, and he should be set to start once again Week 12.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unable to practice Wednesday Werner (ankle) did not participate in New Orleans' practice Wednesday.

Impact Werner injured his ankle against the Ravens on Monday Night Football in Week 9 and missed the Saints' subsequent two contests. His inability to practice Wednesday does not bode well for his return this Sunday in San Francisco, though he'll have two more days this week to try to get back on the field. If he's absent again Week 12, Kaden Elliss would likely again be in line for a near every-down role.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Sitting out Week 11 Werner (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Impact Werner was carted to the locker room with an ankle injury against the Ravens in Week 9, leaving him sidelined for the first time this season during last week's loss to the Steelers. The linebacker has now been ruled out for the second straight game after failing to participate in practice ahead of Sunday's contest. Werner will look to work his way back ahead of the Saints' game versus the 49ers on Sunday, Nov. 27. In his absence, expect Kaden Elliss to step up into a prominent role alongside starting middle linebacker Demario Davis.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP on Wednesday Werner (ankle) did not participate in the Saints' practice Wednesday, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Werner was carted off the field with an ankle injury during New Orleans' Week 9 loss to the Ravens and remained sidelined against the Steelers this past Sunday. While it appears this issue hasn't improved much given the linebackers' inability to participate during the team's first practice Week 11, the linebacker will still have two more days to improve his status ahead of Friday's final injury report. If Werner remains sidelined Sunday against the Rams, expect Kaden Elliss to once again step up into a starting role alongside Demario Davis.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Unavailable against Pittsburgh Werner (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Werner sustained an ankle injury during Monday's loss to the Ravens and was unable to practice this week. Kaden Elliss and Zack Baun will likely handle increased roles against Pittsburgh in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as DNP on Wednesday Werner (ankle) is listed as a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact Werner suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter of Monday's loss to the Ravens and had to be carted to the locker room. Though his absence Wednesday is an estimation (the team didn't practice), it nonetheless puts his availability for Sunday's Week 10 clash in Pittsburgh in doubt. Should Werner miss that contest, Kaden Elliss and Zack Baun could both see more snaps.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Forced out with injury Werner (ankle) is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Ravens, John DeShazier of the Saints' official site reports.

Impact Werner logged three tackles before exiting early in the second half. The inside linebacker also visited New Orleans' medical tent before being carted to the locker room, according to John Hendrix of SI.com, leaving his return in serious doubt. With Werner out, expect Kaden Elliss and Zack Baun to step up into more prominent roles alongside Demario Davis.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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