Overview

• 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.