Khalen Saunders
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Mon 11/17/25 7:21 PM

Saunders signed with the Jets on Monday, Susanna Weir of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Saunders spent the first half of the season with the Jaguars but was waived Thursday. He went unclaimed and then opted to join the Jets, who could use help along the defensive line after trading away Quinnen Williams.

Khalen Saunders
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Thu 11/13/25 1:15 PM

Saunders was waived by the Jaguars on Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Saunders appeared in just two games for the Jaguars this season, recording three total tackles. The 29-year-old defensive tackle was traded to the Jaguars in August to act as a depth piece behind veteran Arik Armstead. Now that he is set to hit waivers, the seventh-year veteran will have a chance to play a reserve role again should he be signed.

Khalen Saunders
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Sun 8/17/25 9:33 PM

The Saints traded Saunders to the Jaguars on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Saunders appeared in Sunday's preseason contest against Jacksonville, which ultimately ended in a tie, failing to record a stat in the game. He will now join the Jaguars' roster ahead of the 2025 campaign, likely slotting in as a top reserve option at defensive tackle behind Arik Armstead (back). It's unclear what New Orleans got in return for Saunders, but he'll now look to build off of a 2024 campaign in which he compiled 43 total tackles (18 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while also adding three passes defensed, one of which was an interception, over 13 regular-season contests.

Khalen Saunders
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Wed 1/8/25 2:25 PM

In 13 games in 2024, Saunders recorded 43 tackles (18 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and three pass breakups including an interception.
EDGE Analysis
Saunders was easily on track to play more defensive snaps in 2024 than in his first season in New Orleans in 2023, but he was forced to miss four games due to injury. Both of his main competitors for playing time, Bryan Bresee and Nathan Shepherd, are good bets to return to the Saints in 2025 along with Saunders, so a similar role could be in store for him next year.

Khalen Saunders
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Mon 12/30/24 9:55 PM

Saunders finished Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Raiders with seven tackles (three solo).
EDGE Analysis
Saunders tied a season high with seven combined tackles and finished as the Saints' fourth-leading tackler Sunday behind Pete Werner (13), Demario Davis (13) and Will Harris (eight). Saunders is now up to 43 tackles (18 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and three pass defenses (including one interception) through 12 regular-season games. He'll look to finish the 2024 campaign off strong in the Saints' regular-season finale against the Buccaneers next Sunday.

Khalen Saunders
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Tue 10/8/24 8:40 PM

Saunders recorded seven total tackles (two solo) and also intercepted a pass and notched a pass defensed in Monday's 26-13 loss to Kansas City.
EDGE Analysis
Saunders provided the biggest highlight of the game, picking off Patrick Mahomes in the end zone and returning it 37 yards in the third quarter. After missing the first three games of the season with a calf injury, the defensive tackle has now compiled eight total tackles (two solo), an interception and a pass defensed over the last two weeks.

Khalen Saunders
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Fri 9/27/24 7:39 PM

Saunders (calf) was a full participant at the Saints' practice Friday, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Saunders appears set to make his 2024 season debut after missing the team's first three contests due to a calf injury. The defensive lineman recorded 57 total tackles (24 solo) and a pass defensed while playing in all 17 regular-season games in 2023 with New Orleans.

Khalen Saunders
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Fri 9/13/24 5:15 PM

Saunders (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Cowboys, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
EDGE Analysis
Saunders missing Sunday's contest comes as no surprise, as the 28-year-old defensive tackle missed the Saints' entire week of practice due to a calf injury sustained at the end of August. Expect Khristian Boyd and Bryan Bresee (illness) to see more snaps with New Orleans' first-team defense while Saunders remains sidelined.

Khalen Saunders
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Fri 9/6/24 4:07 PM

Saunders (calf) is ruled out for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Panthers, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Saunders hasn't practiced in any capacity since injuring his calf in New Orleans' Aug. 25 preseason finale. His next chance to suit up will come Week 2 on the road against the Cowboys. Khristian Boyd and Bryan Bresee will stand to see increased work solidifying the interior defensive line until Saunders is recovered.

Khalen Saunders
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Thu 9/5/24 3:51 PM

Saunders (calf) remained sidelined for Thursday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Saunders was injured in New Orleans' Aug. 25 preseason finale and was given a timetable for recovery of a "couple weeks." Bryan Bresee and Khristian Boyd are next up for reps alongside Nathan Shepherd if Saunders is unable to play against Carolina this Sunday.