Werner (hand) is active for Sunday's game against Cleveland. After logging consecutive DNPs to open the week due to a hand injury, Werner was able to practice in a limited capacity Friday, which is good enough for him to suit up for Sunday's contest. Over his last three outings, Werner has logged 22 tackles (16 solo) and one pass defense.
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Team
New Orleans Saints
Birthdate
6/5/1999 (25)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'3", 242 lbs
Draft Info
2021: Rd 2; Pk (NO)
Birthplace
Indianapolis, IN, USA
Position
LB
College
Ohio State
Experience
4 seasons
Career History
New Orleans Saints
2021-Present
(4 seasons)
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Saints4-7
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Rams5-5
TOT 5.6SACK 0.0SOLO 4.0AST 1.6INT 0.0TFL 0.4 -
Full season projectionsTOT 83.6SOLO 48.8AST 34.7
Werner (hand) is active for Sunday's game against Cleveland. After logging consecutive DNPs to open the week due to a hand injury, Werner was able to practice in a limited capacity Friday, which is good enough for him to suit up for Sunday's contest. Over his last three outings, Werner has logged 22 tackles (16 solo) and one pass defense.
Werner (hand) is expected to be active for Sunday's game against the Browns, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports. Werner suffered a hand injury in Week 10 against the Falcons, which caused him to miss the first two practices of the week. He was able to practice in a limited capacity Friday to earn himself a questionable tag for Sunday's game, and it appears the 2021 second-round pick will be available to play.
Werner (hand) is questionable for Sunday's contest against the Browns, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports. Werner is expected to be a game-time decision, Jeff Nowak of Audacy Sports reports. The Saints want to make sure Werner can't do any further damage to the hand before clearing him to play. Werner missed three games earlier in the season with a hamstring issue.
Werner (hand) didn't practice Wednesday. Werner played 49 defensive snaps and recorded five total tackles and one pass defended before exiting Sunday's win over the Falcons with a hand injury. Wednesday's DNP suggests that issue could be serious, and the Ohio State product will likely have to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to suit up in Week 11, when the Saints host the Browns.
Werner (hand) is questionable to return to New Orleans' matchup Sunday versus the Falcons. Werner went down with a hand injury in the second half of the matchup, leaving his status for the rest of the game up in the air. Anfernee Orji is now in at linebacker in Werner's place.
Werner racked up eight tackles, including one for a loss, in Sunday's defeat against the Panthers. Werner paced New Orleans in stops and tied his second-highest total of the season. The fourth-year pro missed Weeks 5-7 due to a hamstring injury but has racked up 17 total tackles in two games since his return. Werner has totaled 38 stops (25 solo) across six contests on the campaign.
Werner recorded nine tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 26-8 loss against the Chargers. Werner played nearly every single one of the Saints' defensive snaps in his return from a three-game absence due to a hamstring injury, and he actually set a new season-high tackle total for himself. He'll be on the fringe of IDP consideration in some formats for a Week 9 showdown at Carolina.
Werner (hamstring) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports. Werner upgraded from limited work Wednesday and Thursday to a full session Friday, suggesting he's moved past his hamstring issue in time for Sunday's contest. Expect Werner to start alongside Demario Davis and Willie Gay in New Orleans' inside linebacker corps in Week 8.
Werner (hamstring) was a limited participant at the Saints' practice Wednesday. Werner has missed the team's last three games while nursing a hamstring injury, making his ability to practice Wednesday worth noting. The linebacker will attempt to increase his workload during the rest of the week in order to return to the field Sunday versus the Chargers.