Pete Werner
LB NO (12)
Mon 10/10/22 1:09 PM

Werner recorded seven tackles (five solo) and one forced fumble during Sunday's 39-32 win over the Seahawks.
EDGE Analysis
Werner stripped DK Metcalf on the first play of the third quarter, which served as the Saints' lone takeaway in Week 5. The second-year linebacker played 88 percent of the team's defensive snaps Sunday, and he now has 47 tackles and two forced fumbles through five contests. Werner will look to build off this strong performance when the team hosts Cincinnati on Sunday.

Pete Werner
LB NO (12)
Mon 10/3/22 1:31 PM

Werner generated nine tackles (eight solo) during the Saints' 28-25 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Although Werner fell just short of recording double-digit tackles for a second consecutive week, he remained consistent during the Saints' game in London. The 2021 second-rounder racked up 62 tackles last year and already has 40 tackles (32 solo), a pass defense and a forced fumble over the first four games of the 2022 campaign.

Pete Werner
LB NO (12)
Mon 9/26/22 10:51 PM

Werner tallied 11 tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 22-14 loss to the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Werner led the Saints in combined and solo tackles after playing all but two of the team's defensive snaps in Week 3. After shifting into a full-time starting role, the second-year linebacker currently leads New Orleans in combined (32) and solo (24) tackles through three games. Werner is on track to finish as the team's leading tackler and one of the league's most productive defenders in 2022, barring any injuries.

Pete Werner
LB NO (12)
Mon 9/19/22 9:27 PM

Werner contributed eight tackles (six solo) and a pass defensed in the Saints' 20-10 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Werner delivered another solid performance coming off his 13 tackle Week 1 effort. His 18 solo tackles now lead the league. The second-year pro moved into a full-time starting role this season and is proving early that he deserved it. If he is able to continue putting up these numbers he should be on the IDP radar of fantasy managers.

Pete Werner
LB NO (12)
Mon 9/12/22 2:29 PM

Werner had 13 tackles (12 solo), including one tackle for loss, in Sunday's 27-26 win over the Falcons.
EDGE Analysis
Werner was limited during the week due to a groin injury, but he didn't look limited whatsoever in the season opener, leading the Saints in tackles. The 2021 second-round pick had 62 tackles as a rookie, but Werner's expected to blow past that mark as a full-time starter in his second season.

Pete Werner
LB NO (12)
Fri 9/9/22 4:26 PM

Werner (groin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's season opener against the Falcons, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
EDGE Analysis
Werner was limited Wednesday and Thursday due to a groin injury, but he registered a full practice Friday and will be full go for Sunday. The 2021 second-round pick operated as a rotational piece for the Saints as a rookie, but he's in line for an increased role in 2022 after the departure of Kwon Alexander during the offseason.

Pete Werner
LB NO (12)
Wed 8/10/22 12:38 PM

Saints head coach Dennis Allen said Werner is dealing with a groin injury again, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
EDGE Analysis
Werner started training camp on the NFI list due to an undisclosed injury but was activated August 1 and returned to practice. However, per Underhill's report, it sounds like Werner has suffered a setback and may be sidelined again. The 2021 second-round pick operated as a rotational piece for the Saints defense last year but is in line for an increased role after the departure of Kwon Alexander earlier this offseason.

Pete Werner
LB NO (12)
Mon 8/1/22 5:54 PM

Werner was activated from the Saints' active/non-football injury list Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Werner appears ready to return to active participation just five days after he opened training camp on the NFI list with an undisclosed injury. The 2021 second-round pick started eight of 15 games while serving a rotational role for the Saints last year, and he figures to see increased playing time after the departure of fellow linebacker Kwon Alexander in free agency earlier this offseason.

Pete Werner
LB NO (12)
Wed 7/27/22 7:45 PM

Werner (undisclosed) was placed on the Saints' active/non-football injury list Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The exact nature of Werner's health status is unclear, but he is still eligible to practice and play at any point in the preseason. The second-round pick totaled 62 tackles over 15 games with eight starts during his 2021 rookie campaign. Backup linebackers Eric Wilson and Kaden Elliss should see increased reps during Werner's absence.

Pete Werner
LB NO (12)
Fri 12/17/21 7:11 PM

Werner (elbow) will play Sunday against the Buccaneers, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Werner missed the Saints' Week 14 contest against the Jets but after practicing in full Friday, Werner has been cleared from the injury report. The rookie should return to his rotational role in the Saints' linebacker unit Sunday, when they square off with the Buccaneers.