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.
Fortner, 6-4, 307, is a fourth-year NFL veteran who was originally selected in the third round (65th overall) by the Jaguars out of Kentucky. In three seasons with the Jaguars, the Sylvania, Ohio native has played in all 51 games with 34 starts at center.
In college, Fortner played in 55 career games with 36 consecutive starts for the Wildcats. He was elected as a team captain in 2021, when he was a second-team All-SEC selection.
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August 18, 2025
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