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The Los Angeles Chargers officially hosted four free agents for workouts on Wednesday, according to the NFL transactions wire. The full list includes: DE Myles Adams LS Jacob Bobenmoyer NT Khalen Saunders LS Spencer Triplett Of this group, the Chargers signed Triplett to their practice squad. Saunders, 30, was the No.

Tennessee Titans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 2

Titans Worked Out Seven Players Sunday

The Tennessee Titans officially hosted a large group of free agents on Sunday for tryouts. The full list includes: DT Evan Anderson DB Derrick Canteen DB Trey Dean DB D.J.

New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 15

Jets’ Khalen Saunders wasn’t going to stay silent about NFL officiating after ejection

The New York Jets had a rough day against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and it didn’t get any better when defensive tackle Khalen Saunders was ejected. Saunders was in a crowd full of Jaguars players, and a referee tried to separate everybody.

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New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / December 14

Khalen Saunders Ejection Explained In Jets-Jaguars

The New York Jets had another tough afternoon on Sunday. New York hit the road to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars. With Tyrod Taylor and Justin Fields both injured, New York turned to undrafted rookie Brady Cook under center.

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New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / November 21

Jets Fans Could Get First Look At 7-Year Veteran Vs. Ravens

The New York Jets may not be in contention for a playoff spot right now, but that doesn't mean that the franchise isn't trying to win as many games as possible.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / November 19

Jets News Updates; Khalen Saunders, Jowon Briggs & Adonai Mitchell

Hi Jets fans, here is your Jets News roundup for Wednesday, November 19, 2025. With the team sitting at 2-8, today’s headlines are all about what went wrong, what comes next at quarterback, and how a prime 2026 draft slot might help fix it.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / November 18

More Help for Glenn’s Defense, Jets add Khalen Saunders

Having taken a pass on any defensive tackles in this year’s NFL draft, Jets GM Darren Mougey has added yet another interior defender, Khalen Saunders, in hopes of being able to have more success against the run.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 17

Chargers keep missing free agents, chances to fix biggest problems

Chances can slip through the proverbial fingers in a hurry in the NFL, something a Los Angeles Chargers team that has blown a 3-0 lead in the AFC West knows all too well.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 17

Colts miss out on player they were rumored to be interested in signing ahead of Week 12 matchup vs. Chiefs

NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that the Indianapolis Colts were one of a few teams interested in signing veteran DT Khalen Saunders. The Colts are currently without star DT DeForest Buckner, who is required to miss at least the next three games on the IR with a neck injury.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / November 17

Jets expected to sign DT Khalen Saunders

Khalen Saunders was cut by the Jaguars last week. It appears as though the veteran defensive tackle will not have to wait long to line up his next gig.

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NFL News / Arrowhead Addict / November 14

Chiefs just got the green light to bring Khalen Saunders back where he belongs

From the moment Khalen Saunders was made available to interested teams after his release from the Jacksonville Jaguars earlier this week, most of Chiefs Kingdom has been waiting and watching for the outcome—to learn where the defensive tackle would land next.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / November 13

3 Observations on Jaguars Moving on From Khalen Saunders

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars officially moved on from veteran defensive tackle Khalen Saunders on Thursday, ending his tenure with the team with just 25 defensive snaps.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 13

Will Cincinnati Bengals Bolster Their Defense By Claiming Veteran Defensive Tackle?

The Jaguars are releasing veteran defensive tackle Khalen Saunders according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Saunders, 29, has only appeared in two games for Jacksonville this season, finishing with three tackles.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / November 13

Jaguars' Preseason Trade Ends Up a Flop

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have made a flurry of trades since general manager James Gladstone took over. One of them officially became a dud on Thursday.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / November 13

Could Former Chiefs Run-Stopper Return to Kansas City?

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – From the makes-too-much-sense department comes this bit of Thursday morning news: Khalen Saunders is looking for another team. According to insider Tom Peliserro, the Jaguars will release the veteran defensive tackle.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Pro Football Rumors / November 13

Jaguars to release DT Khalen Saunders

After making just two appearances this season, Khalen Saunders is set to see his time in Duval County come to an end. The veteran defensive tackle is being released, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports.

NFL News / Arrowhead Addict / October 21

Khalen Saunders could solve a big Chiefs problem if they just let him

The Kansas City Chiefs need defensive line help. Despite Steve Spagnuolo's unit getting decent results, the pass rush has been limited and they were already woefully short on defensive tackle depth before the season-ending injury to rookie Omarr Norman-Lott.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 18, 2025

Khalen Saunders Sends Emotional Message To Saints Fans

The New Orleans Saints traded away veteran veteran defensive tackle Khalen Saunders and it didn't take long for him to send a message to New Orleans fans.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 18, 2025

Newly-acquired Jaguars DT Khalen Saunders’s instant reaction to sudden trade from Saints

The Jacksonville Jaguars made a splash late Sunday night, finalizing a trade with the New Orleans Saints to acquire veteran defensive tackle Khalen Saunders.

NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 17, 2025

Saints-Jaguars Complete Trade For Super Bowl Champ

The New Orleans Saints took on the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon and clearly enough was seen during the game as now the two sides completed a trade.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 17, 2025

Saints to trade DT Khalen Saunders to Jaguars

The New Orleans Saints are trading veteran defensive tackle Khalen Saunders to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / April 3, 2025

'Football Is For All' — Two-time Super Bowl champion Khalen Saunders sends powerful message with LGBTQ-friendly youth football camp

This summer, New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders is starting an LGBTQ-friendly youth football camp. He announced this at the 2025 GLAAD Media Awards on Thursday, March 27, per PEOPLE.

NFL News / Arrowhead Addict / January 28, 2025

Khalen Saunders gives the perfect explanation for why he still roots for the Chiefs

Khalen Saunders might have left the Kansas City Chiefs following the 2022 season but that hasn't stopped him from continuing to cheer on his old squad.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 7, 2024

Watch: Saints DT picks off Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes

Watch: Saints DT picks off Patrick Mahomes for 37-yard INT return

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders snagged a tipped Mahomes pass out of the air and rumbled 37 yards the other way for one of the most fun interceptions you'll ever see.

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New Orleans Saints' Khalen Saunders gives shoutout to UFL when discussing his retirement plan

The New Orleans Saints could draft another interior defensive lineman early in the 2024 NFL Draft. Khalen Saunders is a veteran player who will need to