JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Two-time Super Bowl champion defensive tackle Khalen Saunders was traded from New Orleans to Jacksonville hours after the teams played a preseason game Sunday, a person familiar with the deal said.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither team immediately confirmed the swap. The teams played to a 17-all tie in the Superdome earlier in the day. The trade was expected to become official once Saunders passes a physical in Jacksonville, the person said.

Saunders started 27 games for the Saints over the last two seasons after a four-year stint in Kansas City that included two championships. He became expendable in New Orleans after the Saints switched to a 3-4 defense under coordinator Brandon Staley and signed free agent D

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