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2024 Defensive
| STATS |
CMB
Total Tackles
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SCK
Sacks
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FUM
Forced Fumbles
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INT
Interceptions
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TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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| Regular Season | 10 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Pete Werner News
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Saints' Pete Werner: Eight tackles vs. Dallas
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: Remains on injury report
Werner (shoulder) practiced in full Wednesday but was still listed on the team's injury report.
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.
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Saints' Pete Werner: Limited in practice Tuesday
Werner (shoulder) worked on the sidelines with a trainer during Tuesday's practice session, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
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.
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Saints' Pete Werner: Inks three-year extension
Werner (shoulder) and the Saints agreed to terms Thursday on a three-year, $25 million contract extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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 get locked in on a long-term deal with one year remaining on his rookie contract. The starting linebacker has missed a handful of recent practice sessions due to a shoulder injury, which could impact his availability for Saturday's preseason opener against the Cardinals. However, there's no indication it could develop into a long-term issue.
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Saints' Pete Werner: Dealing with shoulder issue
Werner didn't practice Sunday due to a shoulder injury, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.
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 season after logging at least 70 percent of the Saints' defensive snaps in all but two of his 16 regular-season contests last season.
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Saints' Pete Werner: Logs solid 2023 campaign
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
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.
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Saints' Pete Werner: Set to return Week 14
Werner (oblique) is active for Sunday's contest against Carolina.
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.
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Saints' Pete Werner: 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.
Werner missed his first game of the season in Week 13, and after a week of limited practice sessions, he has a chance to suit up Sunday. If the 25-year-old were to miss his second consecutive game, Zack Baun would likely assume starting inside linebacker duties alongside Demario Davis.
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Saints' Pete Werner: Returns to practice Wednesday
Werner (oblique) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
Werner missed his first game of the season in Week 13 against the Lions. His return to practice is a sign that he is trending in the right direction for Sunday's game against the Panthers. Werner has 43 tackles (24 solo), including 0.5 sacks, one interception and one fumble recovery in 11 games this year.
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Saints' Pete Werner: Won't suit up vs. Lions
Werner (oblique) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus the Lions, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Werner will miss his first game of the season in Week 13 as he deals with an oblique injury. In his stead, Zack Baun will probably see an increased snap count at linebacker next to Demario Davis.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-3, 242 lbs |
| Birthplace: Indianapolis, IN |
| Age: 25 |
| School: Ohio State |
| Experience: 4 |