PETE WERNER #20 - LINEBACKER - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
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#20 - LINEBACKER - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
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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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE
Pete Werner, New Orleans Saints, Linebacker Pete Werner is a Outside Linebacker from Mount Vernon, IN.
JUNE 13 • 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 • 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 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
2023 New Orleans Saints player recaps: linebacker Pete Werner Third-year linebacker set career highs across the board
JANUARY 28 • 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 • 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 • 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 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
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
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