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The Saints signed free agent defensive tackle Kahlil Saunders on Wednesday, the team announced.
In a corresponding move, the Saints placed offensive lineman Dillon Radunz on injured reserve.
Radunz, 28, left practice Saturday with a knee injury, and an MRI confirmed a season-ending torn anterior cruciate ligament. Radunz also tore an ACL in 2022 with the Titans.
He started 10 games for New Orleans last season.
Saunders joins the Saints after participating in training camp with the Dolphins, where he signed as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 draft. He played five seasons at Kentucky, appearing in 51 games with 12 starts.
Saunders recorded 77 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks in his college career.
In a corresponding move, the Saints placed offensive lineman Dillon Radunz on injured reserve.
Radunz, 28, left practice Saturday with a knee injury, and an MRI confirmed a season-ending torn anterior cruciate ligament. Radunz also tore an ACL in 2022 with the Titans.
He started 10 games for New Orleans last season.
Saunders joins the Saints after participating in training camp with the Dolphins, where he signed as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 draft. He played five seasons at Kentucky, appearing in 51 games with 12 starts.
Saunders recorded 77 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks in his college career.