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.

The Jacksonville Jaguars made waves with their recent trade, acquiring defensive tackle Khalen Saunders from the New Orleans Saints in exchange for center Luke Fortner.

Another in a series on Jacksonville Jaguars veterans who are battling for starting jobs or roster spots during the 2025 training camp. Years with the Jaguars: Four.

With the 65th overall pick in 2022 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars select offensive lineman Luke Fortner from the University of Kentucky. Fortner talks with Team Reporter Ashlyn Sullivan about what a surreal moment getting drafted was and what we can expect from him and Jacksonville.