PETE WERNER NEWS

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

Pete Werner Post-Practice Interview 9/22/2022 | Saints Panthers Week 3 New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner post-practice interview from Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 ahead of the Saints' Week 3 game against the...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Gives steady performance Werner contributed eight tackles (six solo) and a pass defensed in the Saints' 20-10 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Impact Werner delivered another solid performance coming off his 13 tackle Week 1 effort. His 18 solo tackles now lead the league. The second-year pro moved into a full-time starting role this season and is proving early that he deserved it. If he is able to continue putting up these numbers he should be on the IDP radar of fantasy managers.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Second-year linebacker Pete Werner, New Orleans Saints defense post strong showing against Tampa Bay Werner finished with eight tackles and a pass defensed

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Pete Werner on injury status, role in the defense 9/5/22 New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner's post-practice interview from Monday, Sep. 5, 2022 ahead of the Saints' Week 1 game against the A...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints preseason opener features 1st-rounders Olave, Penning

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AUGUST 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with groin injury Saints head coach Dennis Allen said Werner is dealing with a groin injury again, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Werner started training camp on the NFI list due to an undisclosed injury but was activated August 1 and returned to practice. However, per Underhill's report, it sounds like Werner has suffered a setback and may be sidelined again. The 2021 second-round pick operated as a rotational piece for the Saints defense last year but is in line for an increased role after the departure of Kwon Alexander earlier this offseason.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saints' 1st-rounder Penning building pugilistic reputation

Saints first-round draft choice Trevor Penning has been at the center of a few training camp skirmishes this week as he fights for playing time at left tackle

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pete Werner on his injury, learning from Demario Davis | Saints Training Camp 2022 New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner post-practice interview from Saints Training Camp 2022 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on...

AUGUST 2, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Comes off NFI list Werner was activated from the Saints' active/non-football injury list Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Werner appears ready to return to active participation just five days after he opened training camp on the NFI list with an undisclosed injury. The 2021 second-round pick started eight of 15 games while serving a rotational role for the Saints last year, and he figures to see increased playing time after the departure of fellow linebacker Kwon Alexander in free agency earlier this offseason.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on NFI list Werner (undisclosed) was placed on the Saints' active/non-football injury list Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

Impact The exact nature of Werner's health status is unclear, but he is still eligible to practice and play at any point in the preseason. The second-round pick totaled 62 tackles over 15 games with eight starts during his 2021 rookie campaign. Backup linebackers Eric Wilson and Kaden Elliss should see increased reps during Werner's absence.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Pete Werner on Demario Davis, year two | Saints Minicamp 2022 New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner's post-practice media availability from Saints Minicamp 2022 on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.

JUNE 14, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Highlights: Payton Turner, Pete Werner, Paulson Adebo, Ian Book top plays from rookie season ' Saints 2021 Draft Class Catch some of the top plays and highlights from New Orleans Saints defensive end Payton Turner, linebacker Pete Werner, cornerback Paulson A...

APRIL 20, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Linebacker Pete Werner plays 15 games in rookie year ' Saints Player Season Recap 2021 Werner missed just two games

JANUARY 31, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

2021 Saints Season Photos: Pete Werner Check out photos of New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner in action during the 2021 NFL season.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Pete Werner on Monday night's game ' Saints Practice 12-28-21 New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner speaks to the media on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Will return Sunday Werner (elbow) will play Sunday against the Buccaneers, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Werner missed the Saints' Week 14 contest against the Jets but after practicing in full Friday, Werner has been cleared from the injury report. The rookie should return to his rotational role in the Saints' linebacker unit Sunday, when they square off with the Buccaneers.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Week 14 Werner (elbow) won't play Sunday against the Jets, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Werner's usage on defense had declined in recent weeks, but the rookie second-round pick has been a mainstay on special teams for the Saints. With Kaden Elliss (hamstring) also sidelined, the Saints will be thin at linebacker despite having their starters available.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Werner on the Saints defense in week 10 at the Titans 11/15/21 New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner interview the day after the Saints' week 10 loss to the Tennessee Titans during the 2021 NFL seaso...

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints transcripts: Pete Werner and Tre'Quan Smith virtual media availability ' Monday, Nov. 15 Players look back on Week 10 loss to the Titans

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM