Werner (groin) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Werner spent most of August dealing with a groin injury he sustained in a training camp practice. The linebacker has fully recovered from the issue and is all set to practice in full as the Saints prepare for a Week 1 clash with the Lions.
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Saints' Pete Werner: Sustains groin injury
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Werner suffered a groin injury during Sunday's practice, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
The linebacker was able to finish the session, but the extent to which the groin issue will plague him is unclear. Werner has played through persistent issues before, such as the hand injury he suffered in 2025, so the 27-year-old might practice with the injury, pending medical clearance.
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Saints' Pete Werner: Recovers fumble in Week 10 win
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Werner posted six tackles (three solo) and a fumble recovery during New Orleans' 17-7 win over Carolina on Sunday.
Werner finished tied with Kool-Aid McKinstry for the second most tackles on the Saints behind Demario Davis (seven). Werner also jumped on a fumble from Bryce Young midway through the third quarter, though the Saints' offense was unable to able to convert the turnover into points. Werner has tallied at least six stops in four of 10 regular-season games and is up to 60 tackles (37 solo), including 2.0 sacks, three pass defenses and two fumble recoveries.
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Saints' Pete Werner: Brings down QB in Week 6 loss
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Werner registered five tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and a defensed pass in a loss to New England on Sunday.
Werner finished tied for third on the Saints in stops in the defeat. Among his tackles was a fourth-quarter sack of Patriots QB Drake Maye. Werner has already established a career high with 2.0 sacks through six games this season.
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Saints' Pete Werner: Quiet in Week 4 defeat
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Werner posted three solo tackles in Sunday's loss to the Bills.
Werner finished with 10 fewer stops than he had the previous week versus Seattle. He nonetheless still ranks second on the Saints with 30 tackles through four weeks.
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Saints' Pete Werner: Tallies 13 tackles in Week 3 loss
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Werner registered 13 tackles (seven solo) and recovered a fumble Sunday in a loss to the Seahawks.
Werner and Demario Davis combined for 24 stops in the defeat while no other Saints player had more than five tackles. Werner has yet to reach a triple-digit single-season tackle total in his career, but he's on pace to get there through three games with 27 total tackles.
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Saints' Pete Werner: Ruled out for Week 18
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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
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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
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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: Officially active for Week 11
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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: DNP on Wednesday
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
