Jacksonville traded Luke Fortner to New Orleans in exchange for Khalen Saunders, a rare player-for-player swap that emphasizes both teams’ roster-balancing moves this offseason. Jacksonville cleared Fortner’s path to the roster after adding Jonah Monheim and Mitch Morse at center, while also strengthening its defensive tackle depth with Saunders joining the fold.

The Saints acquire Fortner to complement their interior line, while New Orleans gains a young DT to push for more run-stuffing snaps. Fortner started for the Jaguars in 2022 and 2023, but a new center pipeline in Jacksonville made his roster odds tougher. Meanwhile, Saunders provides depth behind the Saints’ front, giving both clubs concrete roles to monitor through training camp and early preseason evaluations.

From a fantasy and betting lens, Saunders could become a late-season value if he earns meaningful snaps, especially in run-heavy games. Fortner’s departure tightens the Saints’ interior rotation, potentially opening an opportunity for the Saints’ interior linemen to step up, while Monheim and Morse shape the Jaguars’ center competition and depth chart as camp unfolds.