The New Orleans Saints will likely be without both starting linebackers for Monday night's game against the Atlanta Falcons. Linebacker Kaden Elliss has been ruled out with a calf injury and will miss the matchup against his former team. Elliss, who was drafted by the Saints, spent three seasons in Atlanta before re-signing with New Orleans this season.
Linebacker Pete Werner is listed as questionable with a shoulder injury and has not practiced all week. He could be a game-time decision, according to Saints coach Kellen Moore. "We'll give it a little bit of time. We obviously still have time 'til Monday night," Moore said. "It's the physical side of this thing, not the mental side. So we'll just let it be evaluated for the next 24 or so hours."
Edge rushers Carl Granderson (ankle) and Anfernee Jennings (knee) are also out. Tight end Noah Fant, who scored two touchdowns last week, is questionable with an abdomen injury. The Saints are thin at linebacker heading into the matchup with the Falcons.
Source: ESPN NFL · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing