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Saints sign rookie DT Kahlil Saunders after free agent tryouts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 4:17 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Saints sign rookie DT Kahlil Saunders after free agent tryouts

Summary

The New Orleans Saints have signed rookie defensive tackle Kahlil Saunders following a recent tryout session. His addition strengthens the team's defensive line depth after DT Bryan Bresee was placed on season-ending injured reserve due to a torn ACL. Saunders previously played at Kentucky, starting all 12 games last season and accumulating 29 tackles and two sacks. The Saints had also signed DT Brien Taylor Jr. from the same tryout. Saunders will now compete for a reserve role or a spot on the practice squad.

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•Kahlil Saunders signs with the Saints after a successful tryout.
•Bryan Bresee is out for the season with a torn ACL.
•Saunders started all games for Kentucky last season, recording 29 tackles.
•Saints also signed Brien Taylor Jr. after the same tryout.
•Saunders will vie for a practice squad position.

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5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Saints sign DT Kahlil Saunders
4:17 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Saints sign another rookie DT after recent free agent tryouts

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The New Orleans Saints are signing rookie DT Kahlil Saunders after bringing him in for a tryout. He's the latest new addition on the defensive line.
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