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.

The Jacksonville Jaguars swapped Luke Fortner for New Orleans Saints’ Khalen Saunders after their Preseason Week 2 bout.

Why did the Jacksonville Jaguars trade away offensive lineman Luke Fortner to acquire defensive tackle Khalen Saunders from the New Orleans Saints? For one, bolstering the defensive tackle depth was a need for the Jaguars.