Saints Secure Linebacker Pete Werner with Three-Year, $25M Extension

The deal includes $17.5 million guaranteed, locking Werner in through 2027 as the team eyes him as a key defensive player.

Pete Werner's extension moves him off his rookie contract, ensuring his place with the Saints for three more years.
The 25-year-old linebacker has started 35 games since being drafted in the second round in 2021.
Werner's new contract aligns with the upper-middle class of off-ball linebackers in the NFL.
He logged 93 tackles and an interception last season, showcasing his growing role on the team.
This extension follows the Saints' recent signings of veteran linebackers Demario Davis and Willie Gay.