Khalen Saunders - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Solid in injury-shortened year In 13 games in 2024, Saunders recorded 43 tackles (18 solo) including 2.0 sacks and three pass breakups including an interception.

Impact 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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ties season high with seven tackles Saunders finished Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Raiders with seven tackles (three solo).

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Khalen Saunders on near interception, run defense 12/24/2024 New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders speaks with the media on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024 following the Saints' loss against the G...

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Khalen Saunders on near interception, run defense | New Orleans Saints

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Photos: Khalen Saunders share holiday meal with local families New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders connected with local families for the holidays by cooking his childhood go-to, post-prac...

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Khalen Saunders on Jordan Love, Josh Jacobs | Packers vs. Saints NFL Week 16 New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders speaks with the media on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center...

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Daniels passes for 2 TDs and Commanders outlast Saints 20-19 on New Orleans' failed 2-point try

Jayden Daniels threw two first-half touchdown passes to Terry McLaurin, and the Washington Commanders narrowly held off a rally by Spencer Rattler and the Saints, winning 20-19 whe...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Saints are making contingency plans to play without QB Derek Carr as they try to stay alive

Saints Interim coach Darren Rizzi says it's too early to rule out quarterback Derek Carr in any of New Orleans' final four regular season games

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Khalen Saunders storms into backfield on Drew Lock sack | Saints-Giants Highlights | 2024 NFL Week 14 New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders gets into the backfield quickly on the sack against the New York Giants in Week 14 of th...

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Khalen Saunders on run defense, Drew Lock | Giants vs. Saints NFL Week 14 New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders speaks with the media on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center...

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Photos: Saints, Barefoot Sipping into the future Mom's Clinic with Khalen Saunders and Kim Hamilton Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders and his mom Kim Hamilton spoke with local football moms during the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans M...

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints' Khalen Saunders, brother of Swift backup dancer, defends Jason Kelce after phone smashing incident

New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Khalen Saunders, whose brother is a backup dancer for Taylor Swift, defended Jason Kelce after he smash...

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • FOXNEWS.COM

Khalen Saunders on Carolina offense, Bryce Young | Panthers vs. Saints NFL Week 9 New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders speaks with the media on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center a...

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Khalen Saunders swims into the backfield for sack vs. Herbert | Saints-Chargers Highlights | 2024 NFL Week 8 New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders swims his way into the backfield for a sack against Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Jus...

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Khalen Saunders on his interception return, Buccaneers offense | Saints vs. Buccaneers NFL Week 6 New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders speaks with the media on Friday Oct. 11, 2024 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center a...

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Khalen Saunders on Saints Podcast | October 10, 2024 | New Orleans Saints Podcast

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Snags interception in loss 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snags interception in loss Saunders recorded seven total tackles (two solo) while also intercepting a pass and notching a pass defensed in Monday's 26-13 loss to Kansas City.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Imperfect Chiefs are headed into their bye week with a perfect record after a win over the Saints

The imperfect Kansas City Chiefs are headed into their week off with a perfect 5-0 record after beating the New Orleans Saints 26-13 on Monday night

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luck and Timing Give ESPN Incredible 'Monday Night Football' Moment The connection between Taylor Swift and the Saints’ Khalen Saunders paid off big time.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Khalen Saunders talks INT return | Saints-Chiefs Postgame | 2024 NFL Week 5 New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders's postgame interview after the Saints' game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Nig...

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Khalen Saunders talks INT Return | Saints-Chiefs Postgame | 2024 NFL Week 5

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Kevin Harlan's 'Thicc Pick' Call of Khalen Saunders' Interception Was Perfect Kevin Harlan is the best.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • SI.COM

Khalen Saunders, Taylor Swift's Backup Dancer's Brother, Picked Off Patrick Mahomes Saunders showed off his moves against the Kansas City Chiefs.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Khalen Saunders, Whose Brother Dances for Taylor Swift, Smashed Travis Kelce and Intercepted Patrick Mahomes Saints DI Khalen Saunders, whose brother is a Taylor Swift dancer, beat Travis Kelce up and intercepted Patrick Mahomes on consecutive plays...

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

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Daniels passes for 2 TDs and Commanders outlast Saints 20-19 on New Orleans' failed 2-point try

The Saints are making contingency plans to play without QB Derek Carr as they try to stay alive

Saints' Khalen Saunders, brother of Swift backup dancer, defends Jason Kelce after phone smashing incident

Imperfect Chiefs are headed into their bye week with a perfect record after a win over the Saints