The newest Saints offensive lineman had just played the team hours earlier with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Here's how he found out.

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.

Khalen Saunders was playing Fortnite with friends at home Sunday evening when New Orleans Saints coach Kellen Moore called to deliver the trade news. “Where to?” Saunders replied. Jacksonville. “The (team) we just played?

Another in a series on Jacksonville Jaguars veterans who are battling for starting jobs or roster spots during the 2025 training camp. Years with the Jaguars: Four.

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.