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Aug 17, 2025
Traded to New Orleans
The Jaguars traded Fortner to the Saints in exchange for defensive lineman Khalen Saunders on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 17, 2023
Active Sunday
Fortner (ankle) is officially active ahead of Sunday's game against Kansas City, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The Jaguars' starting center is good to go after participating in a limited fashion during Thursday and Friday's practices. Even though he's playing, Fortner is still nursing an ankle injury, which could be something to look out for as Sunday's game progresses.
Sep 15, 2023
Ready for Week 2
Coach Doug Pederson said Friday that Fortner (ankle) will suit up Sunday versus the Chiefs, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Fortner and RG Brandon Scherff (ankle) will both face Kansas City, per Pederson. Both starting offensive lineman picked up ankle injuries Week 1, but neither will have to miss any time.
Apr 29, 2022
On to Jacksonville
The Jaguars selected Fortner in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 65th overall.
ANALYSIS
Jacksonville used its first Day 2 selection on the center out of Kentucky. Fortner is battle-tested, having played 55 games for what was routinely one of the best offensive lines in the country during his time in Lexington. He can play guard or center and won first-team All-SEC honors at the latter as a senior. He adds depth behind Tyler Shatley in the middle of the Jacksonville line.