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 regular-season games over four years with the Jaguars, although he started just 10 games over the past two. The 2022 third-round pick should be favored to win the starting center job in Carolina.
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Saints' Luke Fortner: Traded to New Orleans
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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 has made 34 starts so far in his career.
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Jaguars' Luke Fortner: Active Sunday
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Fortner (ankle) is officially active ahead of Sunday's game against Kansas City, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
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.
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Jaguars' Luke Fortner: Ready for Week 2
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Coach Doug Pederson said Friday that Fortner (ankle) will suit up Sunday versus the Chiefs, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
Fortner and RG Brandon Scherff (ankle) will both face Kansas City, per Pederson. Both starting offensive linemen picked up ankle injuries Week 1, but neither will have to miss any time.
