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.

While the quarterback competition still can't be called between Rattler and Tyler Shough, it was the second-year man who took a massive step forward this time around.

Two-time Super Bowl champion defensive tackle Khalen Saunders was traded from New Orleans to Jacksonville hours after the teams played a preseason game Sunday, a person familiar with the deal said.

The breakout player from the Saints’ Week 2 preseason draw with the Jaguars is LB Jaylan Ford.