Luke Fortner: Everything you need to know

Fortner agreed to terms Tuesday on a one-year contract with the Panthers worth $4.75 million, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Fortner started 44 games over four seasons with the Jaguars, although he started just 10 games over the past two years. The 2022 third-round pick should be favored to win the starting center job in Carolina.

The Jaguars traded Fortner to the Saints in exchange for defensive lineman Khalen Saunders on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Fortner will head to New Orleans, where he'll likely operate as the top reserve option at center behind starter Erik McCoy in 2025. Fortner is entering his fourth season in the NFL and he has made 34 starts so far in his career.