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.

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.

Werner (elbow) won't play Sunday against the Jets, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Werner's usage on defense had declined in recent weeks, but the rookie second-round pick has been a mainstay on special teams for the Saints. With Kaden Elliss (hamstring) also sidelined, the Saints will be thin at linebacker despite having their starters available.

Werner had six tackles (five solo) during Monday's 13-10 win over the Seahawks.

EDGE Analysis

Werner had his lowest tackle total as a starter versus Seattle, and he wasn't involved elsewhere on the stat sheet. Still, the rookie second-round pick did log two straight games with double-digit stops prior to Monday's showing, so he remains worthy of IDP fantasy consideration ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers.

Werner notched 13 tackles (eight solo) during New Orleans' win over Washington in Week 5.

EDGE Analysis

Werner has 23 tackles over his last two contests, and he played a season-high 99 percent of defensive snaps versus the Football Team. As long as Kwon Alexander (elbow) remains sidelined, Werner will remain in the mix as a potential IDP starter. After a Week 6 bye, the Saints will take on the Seahawks on Oct. 25.

Werner managed 10 tackles (six solo) during the Saints' loss to the Giants in Week 4.

EDGE Analysis

Werner put together his best tackling day of his young career during last weekend's loss, in which he handled 63 percent of defensive snaps. The rookie second-round pick's IDP value is clearly on the rise, but fantasy managers may want to wait for a larger sample size before trusting him in lineups.

Werner (hamstring) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Werner's full participation in practice is an upgrade from the limited practice he logged Wednesday. The rookie linebacker will likely be ready for the Saints' Week 3 contest against the Patriots.

Werner (hamstring) will not play in Sunday's game against the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

No surprise here, as Werner was a non-participant at practice all week. His absence could lead to Andrew Dowell seeing some extra snaps providing depth at weakside linebacker.

Werner (leg) isn't listed on the Saints' injury report Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Werner was able to suit up for the Saints' preseason win over the Jaguars however the linebacker didn't see any snaps. After missing most of August battling with his leg injury, Werner seems to be good to go for Sundays' opener against the Packers.

Werner (leg) suited up for Monday's preseason victory over the Jaguars, Larry Holder of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Werner didn't see any snaps after also missing the preseason opener with an undisclosed leg injury. However, after missing almost two weeks, the fact Werner suited up Monday suggests his return could be near.