Overview
- The Jets announced the addition of veteran defensive tackle Khalen Saunders on November 17.
- Saunders became a free agent after Jacksonville released him and he cleared waivers, following an earlier trade from the Saints for center Luke Fortner.
- New York has been searching for interior help since dealing Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys, making this a low-risk depth move late in a 2–8 season.
- The two-time Super Bowl winner logged only two games and roughly 25 snaps in 2025, positioning this stint as a chance to regain regular playing time.
- Reports noted interest from multiple teams, including the Chiefs, and Saunders posted that he tried to return to Kansas City before reacting to the Jets signing on social media.