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Saints starting linebacker expected to play through injury vs. Browns

Dec 10, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (20) reacts to recovering a fumble by Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) during the first half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (20) reacts to recovering a fumble by Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) during the first half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

The New Orleans Saints are expected to have their full compliment of linebackers against the Cleveland Browns. While Demario Davis and Willie Gay were healthy, Pete Werner was managing a hand injury that kept him out of practice on Wednesday and Thursday.

At Friday's practice, Werner was able to get on the field in a limited capacity. That didn't add any certainty to his status for Sunday, as Werner was listed as a game time decision. Per NewOrleans.Football's Nick Underhill, the expectation is Werner will play.

The Saints will need all of their linebackers to contribute versus the Browns. Nick Chubb has struggled to regain form since returning from injury, but you still remember the player he used to be and know he can snap back at any moment.

Cleveland will look to run the ball, so having Davis, Werner, and Gay all at your disposal will help neutralize that aspect of the offense.

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