PETE WERNER NEWS

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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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OCTOBER 27 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 25 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 7 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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OCTOBER 6 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 30 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE