JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Khalen Saunders was playing Fortnite with friends at home Sunday evening when New Orleans Saints coach Kellen Moore called to deliver the trade news. “Where to?” Saunders replied. Jacksonville. “The (team) we just played?” Saunders added. “It was a surprise.”

The addition of Saunders will provide needed depth to the defensive tackle position. Listed at 6-0 - 324 pounds, Saunders offers another run-stuffing presence inside and could fill a rotational role behind DaVon Hamilton.