Werner appears to have retired, Scott Horner of the Indy Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Werner was released by the Jaguars on Tuesday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Werner has signed with Jacksonville, Mark Long of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

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 low 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 Jaguars.

Werner was released by the Colts on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Werner had three tackles and played 18 snaps on defense in Sunday's loss at Jacksonville.

EDGE Analysis

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 Colts looks bleak.

Werner was a healthy inactive in Sunday's win over Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Werner is not participating in the team's offseason practices due to the shoulder injury that slowed him late last season, the Indianapolis Star reports. Werner had four sacks in the first seven games of last season, but he didn't register another sack in the final nine games as he was slowed by a shoulder injury. He wasn't even active for the AFC Championship game. With just 6.5 sacks in two seasons, the 2013 first-round draft pick looks like a bust, but he's been plagued by injuries. His exact shoulder issue isn't clear so watch his status in the preseason.

Werner is inactive for Sunday's game against the Patriots, ESPN.com reports. Werner started 15 games for the Colts this season, so his inactive designation is something of a surprise. He's been quiet in the playoffs thus far and will thus take a seat as a (presumably) healthy scratch on Sunday.

Werner (shoulder) will not play Sunday against Tennessee, ESPN reports. It's thought he'll be ready for Indy's playoff game, however.

Werner had a sack - his fourth in three games - in Sunday's win over the Bengals. Werner is on a roll in rushing the passer, however he only has 19 total tackles which limits his value in most IDP formats.