Pete Werner Signs Three-Year Extension
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New Orleans Saints
Healthy
Height / Weight | 6'3" / 242 lbs. |
Date of Birth (Age) | Jun 5, 1998 (26) |
Experience | 4 seasons |
Drafted | 2021 NFL Draft, 2nd Round, Pick #60 (Saints) |
College | Ohio State |
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New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner signed a three-year contract extension on Thursday that is worth over $25 million, including $17.5 million guaranteed, according to sources. The deal ties Werner to the Saints through the 2027 season. Werner suffered a shoulder injury early in training camp, but it's unlikely to be a serious ailment. The 26-year-old linebacker earned his extension by posting a career-high 93 tackles (60 solo), half a sack, four tackles for loss, one interception and two fumble recoveries in 16 regular-season starts in 2023 in his third year in the league. The former second-round selection by the Saints in 2021 out of Ohio State will open his fourth year in the NFL as a starter for New Orleans, but he isn't really on the IDP fantasy radar for the time being.
Aug 8
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Pete Werner, Erik McCoy, Marcus Davenport Injured Monday
New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (ankle), center Erik McCoy (calf) and defensive end Marcus Davenport (calf) were all injured in the Monday night game against the Baltimore Ravens. They are all questionable to return late in the second half. Werner was carted off the field, so he's unlikely to be back and could be facing a multi-week absence. Cesar Ruiz moved from right guard to center to fill in for the injured McCoy. Werner is a top-20 fantasy linebacker in IDP leagues, so his injury will bear watching this week. The 23-year-old entered Monday's contest with a career-high 71 tackles (52 solo), three tackles for loss, three passes defensed and two forced fumbles in eight games played in just his second NFL season.
Nov 8, 2022