Monheim's rise and a Saunders trade shape interior roles, with Monheim emerging behind a reshaped line as Monheim's growth reassures coachings. Fortner's future carries risk from this rebalanced interior, but he remains a core piece, with the Saunders trade signaling development and stability as the rookie center plot thickens.

Fortner loses his starting center role as Jacksonville trades him to New Orleans for Saunders. That shift creates an immediate center competition with Hainsey and Monheim, while Saunders fills a critical front-line need. Fortner’s departure opens the door for new leadership at the crucial middle of the line as the Jaguars recalibrate their inside attack.

Fortner anchors the improved interior line, a potential catalyst for Lawrence. Expiring soon, his status introduces cap- and continuity-risk, but a solid season for Fortner could stabilize the run game and protect Lawrence, indirectly boosting Jaguars’ fantasy output.

Luke Fortner was listed among the earlier-draft pillars the Jaguars parted ways with, signaling interior-line revamp. His departure points to a shift in how the center/OL interior is valued and hints at competition to anchor the middle with younger, higher-upside players.

Fortner’s move and role in Jacksonville’s line influence the offense’s stability up front. A solid center can unlock the run game and improve quarterback protection, indirectly boosting the Jaguars’ fantasy assets.