New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (hand) and rookie cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry (hamstring) are both active for the Week 11 game on Sunday versus the visiting Cleveland Browns. It's good news for a Saints defense that should be in play in fantasy leagues as a streaming option this weekend against a Browns offense that is being run by quarterback Jameis Winston. Cleveland's offensive line has been highly inconsistent and has allowed a league-high 43 sacks so far in 2024. Werner was expected to play despite being questionable after suffering a hand injury in the Week 10 win over the division-rival Atlanta Falcons. McKinstry will be returning to the Saints' secondary after missing each of the last two games due to his hamstring ailment. The 22-year-old should reclaim his starting spot opposite Alontae Taylor.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Peter Werner (hand) is expected to be active on Sunday for the Week 11 contest versus the visiting Cleveland Browns, according to a source. Werner picked up a questionable tag for this weekend's game due to a hand injury that he suffered in the Week 10 win over the division-rival Atlanta Falcons. The 26-year-old was unable to practice on Wednesday or Thursday before being limited on Friday. Barring a setback during pre-game warmups, he should be available on Sunday, which is good news for a Saints defense facing a Browns offense coming off their bye week. Werner has not been on the IDP fantasy radar in 2024 while recording 43 tackles (28 solo) and one pass breakup in seven starts in his fourth year with the Saints. Against a porous Browns offensive line, the Saints defense/special teams unit is definitely on the streaming radar in Week 11.
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.
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.
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