Overview

• Hours after a 17-17 preseason tie, Jacksonville landed DT Khalen Saunders from New Orleans for C Luke Fortner in a direct player-for-player swap.
• Saunders reported to the Jaguars on Monday, met with coaches, began learning the scheme and was described by Liam Coen as immediate competition and depth.
• Jacksonville targeted interior help as Arik Armstead and Maason Smith returned to practice after injuries and the unit sought sturdier play inside.
• Fortner gives the Saints needed center depth following Will Clapp’s season-ending foot injury after starting 34 games earlier in his Jaguars tenure.
• New Orleans’ shift to a 3-4 front and the addition of Davon Godchaux contributed to Saunders’ availability; the two-time Super Bowl winner has 181 tackles and 6.5 sacks in six seasons.