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.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have made their first trade in the 2025-2026 season after their second preseason game.

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.