Luke Fortner is the newest member of the New Orleans Saints. The center was traded by the Jacksonville Jaguars for defensive tackle Khalen Saunders . Saunders had been listed behind newly acquired Davon Godchaux on the Saints' depth chart, and Fortner is projected to serve as the backup for Pro Bowl center Erik McCoy.

What are the Saints getting in their trade for Luke Fortner? The center earned All-SEC honors at Kentucky, but may benefit from a change in scenery:

The Jacksonville Jaguars have made their first trade in the 2025-2026 season after their second preseason game.