Pete Werner

Pete Werner

26-Year-Old LinebackerLB
New Orleans Saints
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Werner had his most productive campaign on an efficiency basis during his fourth season with the Saints in 2024, tallying 92 tackles in 13 appearances. This was just one tackle shy of his career-best 93 stops in 2023 when he played 16 games. The 2021 second-round pick has seen his production increase each year since joining the Saints and, after signing an extension through 2027, he's cemented himself into a full-time role alongside defensive stalwart and fellow off-ball linebacker Demario Davis. Barring injuries, these two are in line to lead New Orleans in tackles once again in 2026. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a three-year, $22.5 million contract with the Saints in August of 2024.
Brings down QB in Week 6 loss
LBNew Orleans Saints
October 14, 2025
Werner registered five tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and a defensed pass in a loss to New England on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Werner finished tied for third on the Saints in stops in the defeat. Among his tackles was a fourth-quarter sack of Patriots QB Drake Maye. Werner has already established a career high with 2.0 sacks through six games this season.
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New Orleans SaintsSaints 2025 LB Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

38599%
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8835%
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3413%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Pete Werner's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 3"
 
Weight
242 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.59 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.38 sec
 
Cone Drill
6.90 sec
 
Vertical Jump
39.5 in
 
Broad Jump
122 in
 
Bench Press
20 reps
 
Hand Length
9.00 in
 
Arm Length
33.25 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Werner is coming off a career year, tallying 93 tackles while playing 16 regular-season games. The 25-year-old doesn't particularly jump off the page with game-changing plays, totaling one interception and two forced fumbles over three pro campaigns. The Saints added a solid veteran in Willie Gay this offseason, and top linebacker Demario Davis is back for his 13th season. However, Werner should be in line for a productive 2024, which would set him up for a solid payday at the end of his rookie contract.
Werner started last season on track for a breakout campaign with 71 tackles and three pass defenses through the first eight games of the season. However, the 2021 second-round pick went on to suffer a significant ankle injury Week 9, limiting him to play in just three of New Orleans' final eight games. Werner still put up a career-best season in 2022, despite making three fewer appearances than his rookie season. After fellow off-ball linebacker Kaden Elliss left in free agency this offseason, Werner should headline the Saints' relatively thin linebacking corps alongside four-time All-Pro middle linebacker Demario Davis.
Werner will enter his sophomore season after a solid 2021 campaign in which he recorded 62 total tackles over 15 games. With Kwon Alexander's departure in free agency, Werner is set to start at weakside linebacker in 2022. The 22-year-old will look to build off his rookie performance and become a key part of the Saints' excellent defensive unit.
Combining All-Pro linebacker Demario Davis with midseason acquisition Kwon Alexander helped elevate the Saints defense to near elite levels last year, but the latter tore his Achilles in December, and the team cut him in March. In need of a new starter on defense, New Orleans selected Werner in the second round of the 2021 Draft, indicating it doesn't view 2020 third-rounder Zach Baun as the replacement. Werner could be after making a name for himself at Ohio State as a versatile linebacker with few liabilities.
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Leads Saints with 11 stops Sunday
LBNew Orleans Saints
October 6, 2025
Werner racked up 11 tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 26-14 win over the Giants in Week 5.
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Quiet in Week 4 defeat
LBNew Orleans Saints
September 30, 2025
Werner posted three solo tackles in Sunday's loss to the Bills.
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Tallies 13 tackles in Week 3 loss
LBNew Orleans Saints
September 22, 2025
Werner registered 13 tackles (seven solo) and recovered a fumble Sunday in a loss to the Seahawks.
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Nine tackles in loss
LBNew Orleans Saints
September 8, 2025
Werner recorded nine total tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Cardinals.
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Ready for regular season
LBNew Orleans Saints
August 24, 2025
Werner logged three tackles in Saturday's 28-19 preseason loss to the Broncos.
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Could be shipped out
LBNew Orleans Saints
October 13, 2025
Werner may be a player the Saints consider moving at the trade deadline, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
ANALYSIS
The team's most valuable trade chip, running back Alvin Kamara, has informed the front office he wants to stay in New Orleans, but the Saints have other assets they might consider dealing, including Werner. The fifth-year linebacker is under contract through 2027 and is on pace to reach 100 tackles for the first time in his career, racking up 46 in six games. He's already set new career highs with 2.0 sacks and three passes defended in 2025.
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