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The New Orleans Saints have acquired offensive lineman Luke Fortner from the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for defensive tackle Khalen Saunders. Fortner, a fourth-year NFL player and former Kentucky standout, has played all 51 games with 34 starts at center for the Jaguars.
The New Orleans Saints traded defensive tackle Khalen Saunders to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for center Luke Fortner, addressing their need for depth at the center position after an injury, with Saunders bringing experience from his previous NFL stints and Super Bowl wins.
The New Orleans Saints have signed defensive tackles Nathan Shepherd and Khalen Saunders to replace departed free agents David Onyemata and Shy Tuttle. Shepherd is an elite athlete who excels in pass-rushing and has improved as a run defender, while Saunders is a steady player who offers more against the run than the pass. The article compares their stats and performance to the players they are replacing.
Defensive tackle Khalen Saunders, who had a breakout season for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022, is heading to the New Orleans Saints on a three-year deal worth up to $14.5 million. Saunders appeared in 16 games for the Chiefs last season, compiling 48 tackles and 3.5 sacks, and was a two-time Super Bowl champion with the team.
The New Orleans Saints are set to sign free agent defensive tackle Khalen Saunders, who has played his entire career with the Kansas City Chiefs since being drafted in the third round in 2019. Saunders had a career-high 3.5 sacks last year and played in 39 percent of the Chiefs' defensive snaps. The news comes shortly after the Saints also agreed to terms with defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd.