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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Bjoern Werner: Calls time on career
Bjoern Werner appears to have retired, Scott Horner of the Indy Star reports.Werner was speaking on German television and revealed that his history of knee problems has left him unable to perform at the level required by NFL teams. Although he's still just 26 years old, that reality has caused Werner to call time on his career. A first-round pick in 2013, Werner made 38 appearances for the Colts, registering 81 tackles and 6.5 sacks, before joining the Jaguars only to be released prior to this season.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Bjoern Werner: Released by Jaguars
Bjoern Werner was released by the Jaguars on Tuesday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.Werner is a former first-round draft pick, but hasn't found much success in the NFL. He didn't put up stellar numbers with the Colts in his first couple seasons in the league, but he could catch on with another squad at some point.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Jaguars' Bjoern Werner: Signs with Jaguars
Bjoern Werner has signed with Jacksonville, Mark Long of the Associated Press reports.Werner's signing comes just over a week after he was cut by the Colts, who drafted him 24th overall in 2013. He put up subpar numbers in his first two seasons, combining for 68 tackles, 6.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and five passes defensed, but he dropped off almost completely in his third season, recording just 13 tackles in 10 games. A return to the quality of play of his first two years will likely only be enough to net him a backup job at defensive end with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Colts' Bjoern Werner: Released on Tuesday
Bjoern Werner was released by the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday.The 24th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, Werner didn't even make it to the final season of his rookie contract, notching just 81 tackles and 6.5 sacks in 38 games the past three years. Veteran outside linebackers Trent Cole and Robert Mathis may still be able to provide a decent rush on passing downs, but there's little question that the Colts need an infusion of young talent at the position.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Colts' Bjoern Werner: Gets off bench
Bjoern Werner had three tackles and played 18 snaps on defense in Sunday's loss at Jacksonville.He finally got some playing time after being a healthy scratch last week. However, he's only getting time due to injuries and his future with the Indianapolis Colts looks bleak.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Colts' Bjoern Werner: Healthy scratch
Bjoern Werner was a healthy inactive in Sunday's win over Tampa Bay.Werner's playing time continues to decline as he was playing less than 20 snaps on defense per game the last six games. The 2013 first-round draft pick looks like total bust at this point.
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by Jason Butt | CBSSports.com
Colts Bjoern Werner: 'I can be a baller' when healthy
Since he was selected in the first-round of the 2013 draft, Indianapolis Colts defensive end Bjoern Werner has been banged up and bruised with various injuries. For Werner, playing through these ailments has frustrated him through the first two years of his career. He's totaled 68 tackles and 6 1/2 sacks through 28 regular-season games int wo seasons. "I don't want to sound cocky, but personally, I feel like when I'm out there and healthy, I can be a baller," Werner said, via the Indianapolis Star. "I can do it all. You always have to get that mojo going of course. But I'm telling you, I'm confident I can be an NFL player and a starter in this league."
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by Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com
Bjoern Werner a healthy scratch for Sunday's AFC Championship Game
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bjoern Werner will miss Sunday's AFC Championship Game, as he has been listed as inactive for the game. Werner dealt with a shoulder injury during the last few weeks of the regular season, but was able to play through it. He totaled 50 tackles on the season including four sacks in 15 games. The Colts are currently 7-point underdogs against New England.
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by Larry Hartstein |
RB Trent Richardson among Colts cleared for playoff game
Indianapolis Colts running back Trent Richardson, who was questionable with an illness, is active for Sunday's playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals. He'll continue to back up Dan Herron. All the Colts who were probable on the injury report also are active. The list includes wideout Reggie Wayne (groin), tight end Dwayne Allen (knee), linebacker Jerrell Freeman (hamstring), guard Joe Reitz (ankle), linebacker Erik Walden (knee) and linebacker Bjoern Werner (shoulder). Indy is a 3.5-point home favorite.
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by Sean D'Oliveira | CBS Sports Staff
Colts unveil final injury report for playoff game vs. Bengals
The Indianapolis Colts listed the following players as probable for Sunday’s game against the Bengals: Dwayne Allen (knee), Jerrell Freeman (hamstring), Joe Reitz (ankle), Erik Walden (knee), Reggie Wayne (groin) and Bjoern Werner (shoulder). Running back Trent Richardson (illness) is the only play listed as questionable. While A.Q. Shipley (ankle) is listed as doubtful and Hugh Thornton (shoulder) has been ruled out. The Colts are 3 1/2-point favorites.
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