PETE WERNER NEWS

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

Saints' renewed focus on fundamentals appeared to pay off

Saints coach Dennis Allen placed a renewed focus on fundamentals during the past week of practice and it appears to have paid off for at least one game

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

Saints' Allen foreshadows potential QB change in Week 11

Quarterback Jameis Winston’s return to the Saints’ lineup appears more likely this week than at any time since his removal in Week 4

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

Saints Injury Report: LB Pete Werner Injured New Orleans Saints starting linebacker Pete Werner injured.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ravens seek 4th win in 5 when they visit inconsistent Saints

The Baltimore Ravens seek to maintain their perch atop the AFC North and win for the fourth time in five games when they visit New Orleans in Week 9

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leading tackler again Sunday Werner recorded 11 tackles (seven solo) and one pass defended during Sunday's 24-0 win against the Raiders.

Impact Werner logged his third double-digit tackle outing of the season and played all but one of the Saints' defensive snaps Week 8. The second-year linebacker has quickly emerged as one of the NFL's top tacklers after stepping into a starting role this season, and he now sits at 71 stops (52 solo), three passes defended and two forced fumbles over eight games in 2022. Werner should be in line for another productive outing during next Monday's game against the Ravens.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Werner | Saints vs. Raiders 2022 Week 8 Postgame Interview New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner's postgame interview after the Saints' Week 8 game against the Las Vegas Raiders on October 30, 20...

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Six stops in Week 6 Werner recorded six tackles during Sunday's 30-26 loss to the Bengals.

Impact Werner played 95 percent of the team's defensive snaps Sunday en route to a six-tackle performance. The second-year linebacker currently leads the Saints with 53 tackles through the first six weeks of the season, and he'll likely have another busy night Thursday in Arizona.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Werner halts Mixon behind the line after one-handed catch | Saints Bengals Highlights | 2022 Week 6 Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon's one-handed catch halted with a quick TFL by New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints aim to spoil Superdome return for Bengals' Burrow

The last time the Bengals’ Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase played in the Superdome they connected for 221 yards and two touchdowns in LSU’s run-away national championship triumph over...

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pete Werner Post-Practice Interview 10/12/2022 | Saints Bengals Week 6 New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner post practice interview from Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 ahead of the Saints' Week 6 game against the...

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Forces crucial fumble Sunday Werner recorded seven tackles (five solo) and one forced fumble during Sunday's 39-32 win over the Seahawks.

Impact Werner stripped DK Metcalf on the first play of the third quarter which provided New Orleans with their lone takeaway in Week 5. The second-year linebacker played 88 percent of the team's defensive snaps Sunday, while he now has 47 tackles and two forced fumbles through the Saints' first five contests. Werner will look to build off this strong performance when the team hosts Cincinnati on Sunday.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Werner talks Saints defense, veterans 10/4/2022 New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner post practice interview from Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022 ahead of the Saints' Week 5 game against the Se...

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Effective against Minnesota Werner generated nine tackles (eight solo) during the Saints' 28-25 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

Impact Although Werner fell just short of recording double-digit tackles for a second consecutive week, he remained consistent during the Saints' game in London. The 2021 second-rounder racked up 62 tackles last year and already has 40 tackles (32 solo), a pass defense and a forced fumble over the first four games of the 2022 campaign.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Werner has a business trip mentality in London 9/28/2022 New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner interview from Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022 in London as the team gets ready for their Week 4 game ag...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Leads team in tackles once again Werner tallied 11 tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 22-14 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Werner led the Saints in combined and solo tackles after playing all but two of the team's defensive snaps in Week 3. After shifting into a full-time starting role, the second-year linebacker currently leads New Orleans in combined (32) and solo (24) tackles through three games. Werner is on track to finish as the team's leading tackler and one of the league's most productive defenders in 2022, barring any injuries.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE