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  • Saints' Pete Werner: Ruled out for Week 18

    Werner (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Tampa Bay, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports. 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.
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  • Saints' Pete Werner: Questionable for Week 18 finale

    Werner (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucs, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports. 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 typical 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.
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  • Saints' Pete Werner: In concussion protocol

    Werner did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to a concussion. 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.
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  • Saints' Pete Werner: Six tackles in Week 14

    Werner registered six tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 14-11 win over the Giants. 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 weren't really tested against the Giants, but they'll have their hands full against a Commanders team that put up 42 points against the Titans in Week 13.
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  • Saints' Pete Werner: Officially active for Week 11

    Werner (hand) is active for Sunday's game against Cleveland. After logging consecutive DNPs to open the week due to a 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.
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  • Saints' Pete Werner: To be game-time decision

    Werner (hand) is questionable for Sunday's contest against the Browns, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports. 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.
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  • Saints' Pete Werner: DNP on Wednesday

    Werner (hand) didn't practice Wednesday. 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.
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  • Saints' Pete Werner: Ready for Sunday

    Werner (hamstring) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports. 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.
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  • Saints' Pete Werner: Out for third straight game

    Werner (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Broncos. 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.
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  • Saints' Pete Werner: 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. 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.
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  • Saints' Pete Werner: Doesn't practice Wednesday

    Werner (hamstring) was estimated as a non-participant at the Saints' walkthrough Wednesday. Werner missed New Orleans' Week 5 loss to the Chiefs after sustaining a hamstring injury during Saints' practice. Wednesday's estimated 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.
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  • Saints' Pete Werner: 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. 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.
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  • Saints' Pete Werner: Six tackles in loss

    Werner recorded six total tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Falcons. 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 tackles (12 solo).
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  • Saints' Pete Werner: Eight tackles vs. Dallas

    Werner recorded eight total tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 44-19 win over the Cowboys. 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.
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  • Saints' Pete Werner: Logs solid 2023 campaign

    Werner finished the 2023 season with 93 tackles and one interception across 16 appearances. 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 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.
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  • Saints' Pete Werner: Leads Saints in tackles Sunday

    Werner finished Sunday's 23-13 win over the Buccaneers with nine tackles (eight solo). Werner had his most productive tackling output since Week 3 against the Packers. The 2021 second-round pick out of Ohio State has 89 tackles over 15 games this season, which is second on the team behind Demario Davis.
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  • Saints' Pete Werner: Returns to practice Wednesday

    Werner (oblique) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, John Hendrix of SI.com reports. Werner missed his first game of the season in Week 13 against the Lions. His return to practice is a sign that he is trending in the right direction for Sunday's game against the Panthers. Werner has 43 tackles (24 solo), including 0.5 sacks, one interception and one fumble recovery in 11 games this year.
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  • Saints' Pete Werner: Won't suit up vs. Lions

    Werner (oblique) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus the Lions, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. Werner will miss his first game of the season in Week 13 as he deals with an oblique injury. In his stead, Zack Baun will probably see an increased snap count at linebacker next to Demario Davis.
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  • Saints' Pete Werner: Misses another practice

    Werner (oblique) did not practice Thursday, Brooke Kirchhofer of NewOrleans.Football reports. Werner has now logged consecutive DNPs after he played a typical workload in Week 12 against the Falcons, so it's hard to say how serious the injury may be. His practice level Friday will likely give more clarity on his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Lions.
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  • Saints' Pete Werner: Racks up 11 tackles Week 3

    Werner recorded 11 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's loss to Green Bay. Werner was on the field for all but one of New Orleans' defensive snaps and led the team in total tackles. The 11 stops were the most so far this season for the linebacker, who tallied 15 tackles over his first two contests. Werner appears on pace to surpass the career-best 80 tackles he recorded last year.
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