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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Werner recorded six total tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Falcons.

EDGE Analysis

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 total tackles (12 solo).

Werner recorded eight total tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 44-19 win over the Cowboys.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Werner (shoulder) practiced in full Wednesday but was still listed on the team's injury report.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Werner (shoulder) worked on the sidelines with a trainer during Tuesday's practice session, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Werner (shoulder) and the Saints agreed to terms Thursday on a three-year, $25 million contract extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Werner didn't practice Sunday due to a shoulder injury, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Werner finished the 2023 season with 93 tackles and one interception across 16 appearances.

EDGE Analysis

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 set to 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.

Werner finished Sunday's 23-13 win over the Buccaneers with nine tackles (eight solo).

EDGE Analysis

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.

Werner (oblique) is active for Sunday's contest against Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

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.