Kellen Moore acknowledged Khalen Saunders as a 'phenomenal contributor' to the Saints, but said depth at DT and OL injuries piling up led to a trade:

Saunders said he found out about the trade shortly after Sunday’s game and was immediately excited to join his new team.

Jacksonville Jaguars HC Liam Coen, DE Josh Hines-Allen & DT Khalen Saunders speak to the media after practice at 2025 Training Camp, presented by Dream Finders Homes.

Luke Fortner is the newest member of the New Orleans Saints. The center was traded by the Jacksonville Jaguars for defensive tackle Khalen Saunders . Saunders had been listed behind newly acquired Davon Godchaux on the Saints' depth chart, and Fortner is projected to serve as the backup for Pro Bowl center Erik McCoy.

Khalen Saunders, meet Jose Caballero. In the middle of a July 31 game with Tampa Bay, the New York Yankees dipped into their opponent’s dugout to acquire Caballero in one of most efficient trades in sports history. The Rays pulled him from the game and ...