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Saints Morning Break: Saints sign Pete Werner to three-year extension

A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Friday, August 9

Aug 09, 2024 at 09:11 AM

Saints News from NOLA.com

The Saints just signed LB Pete Werner to a contract extension. Here are the details.

IRVINE, Calif. — Pete Werner entered training camp in a competition to hold onto his starting job, and he will leave it with a new contract. The Saints and Werner agreed to a three-year extension that will pay Werner $25 million and include $17.5 million in guarantees. See More >>

Saints observations: Rattler, Haener continue to make No. 2 QB choice tough — in a good way

IRVINE, Calif. — Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener really have not separated themselves in the battle to become the backup quarterback for the New Orleans Saints. In reality, that is a good problem for the Saints to have. See More >>

Saints to get their first glimpse at 'a whole new frontier' with debut of new kickoff rules

IRVINE, Calif. — For maybe the first time in his 15 years as an NFL coach, New Orleans Saints special-teams coordinator Darren Rizzi has very little idea of what to expect when his team trots out to the field. See More >>

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Saints News from NewOrleansSaints.com

New Orleans Saints agree to terms with linebacker Pete Werner on three-year contract extension

New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced today that the club has agreed to terms with linebacker Pete Werner on a three-year contract extension. See More >>

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr doesn't oppose game reps in preseason opener

Irvine, Calif. – Often, it can be little more than cliched lip service when a starting quarterback says he wants to play in a preseason game. It's the right thing to say, even when he knows he doesn't really need the snaps because he knows the offense from cover to cover, and there might be little to no chance of him setting foot on the field as the team evaluates backups and avoids injury. See More >>

Saints Training Camp 2024: Key Takeaways from Thursday, Aug. 8

Thursday quick hits: Final installations were put in Thursday in preparation for Saturday's preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals. There was a goal line offense/defense walk-through, but there were no periods during practice dedicated to goal line. See More >>

New Orleans Saints backup quarterbacks in spotlight during preseason

Irvine, Calif. – Regardless of whether starting quarterback Derek Carr plays in the New Orleans Saints' preseason opener Saturday against the Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., backups Jake Haener and Spencer Rattler will receive reps as the two continue the battle for No. 2. See More >>

All-Access Photos: 2024 Saints Training Camp practice 8/8/24