Jacksonville adds interior run-stopping depth by trading for Khalen Saunders from New Orleans. Saunders, a 2019 third-round pick by the Chiefs, spent the past two seasons with the Saints and has averaged roughly 467 snaps per year as a staunch middle defender. With Arik Armstead and Maason Smith’s camp status uncertain, the Jaguars now have a veteran anchor to lean on as they sort their interior rotation in camp.

The move signals a clear shift toward bolstering Jacksonville’s run defense, which could influence both the defensive line depth chart and weekly fantasy projections. Saunders’ presence could pad the Jaguars’ DST floor and subtly shift Armstead’s workload, depending on how camp unfolds, making Week 1 matchups and snap counts worth watching for both IDP and team-defense formats.