NFL: Saints sign LB Pete Werner to 3-year extension

Date:

Share post:


New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension Thursday.

Financial terms were not disclosed by the Saints, however multiple media outlets reported that Werner will earn more than $25 million, including $17.5 million guaranteed.

The Ohio State product was selected by New Orleans in the second round (60th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Werner, 25, has registered 235 tackles, an interception, four passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 43 career games (35 starts).

The Saints open the 2024 season on Sept. 8 at home against the NFC South rival Carolina Panthers.

–Field Level Media

spot_img

Related articles

NCAAF: Clemson dismisses freshman RB Marquise Henderson

Clemson dismissed freshman running back Marquise Henderson from the program on Thursday. "We wish him the best as he...

NFL: Chiefs WR Rashee Rice, rookie OT Josh Simmons OK for camp

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice and first-round rookie tackle Josh Simmons will be ready for training...

NFL: Former Jets, Ravens LB C.J. Mosley announces retirement

Five-time Pro Bowl linebacker C.J. Mosley announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday, his 33rd birthday. Mosley had...

CFL: Davis Alexander chases history as Alouettes visit Elks

Davis Alexander aims to maintain his perfect record as a starting quarterback when he leads the Montreal Alouettes...

FREE

Get the most important breaking news and analyses for Free.

Thank you for subscribing

Something went wrong.