The Jacksonville Jaguars just traded away four-year veteran center Luke Fortner in a sudden, splash trade with the New Orleans Saints, only hours after playing them in week 2 of the preseason.
While the move was clearly about shoring up a middling defensive line with the acquisition of two-time Super Bowl-winning defensive tackle Khalen Saunders, it also spoke volumes about their belief in rookie center Jonah Monheim.
Grant Udinski sings Jonah Monheim's praises
During a recent presser after practice, Grant Udinski elaborated on why losing a veteran like Fortner was doable, pointing to the play of rookie Jonah Monheim.