New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced today that the club has acquired offensive lineman Luke Fortner from the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for defensive tackle Khalen Saunders pending completion of player physicals.

Khalen Saunders was playing Fortnite with friends at home Sunday evening when New Orleans Saints coach Kellen Moore called to deliver the trade news. “Where to?” Saunders replied. Jacksonville. “The (team) we just played?

The Jacksonville Jaguars had a miserable campaign in the 2024 NFL season, finishing just 4-13. The primary focus this offseason has been on what to expect from

The Jacksonville Jaguars made waves with their recent trade, acquiring defensive tackle Khalen Saunders from the New Orleans Saints in exchange for center Luke Fortner.

Saunders is a 29-year old defensive tackle who listed as DT2 on the Saints' depth chart behind Davon Godchaux. The big fella had 43 tackles, including two sacks, along with an interception last season for New Orleans.

Jacksonville Jaguars assistant offensive line/run game specalist Keli'i Kekuewa, left, talks technique with center Jonah Monheim (60) during a rookie minicamp at Miller Electric Center Saturday, May 10, 2025 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] / Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images