The Pittsburgh Steelers won’t play their most experienced and veteran players for Thursday’s preseason finale against the Carolina […] This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Saunders: Is Mike Tomlin Sending a Message to Potentially Elite Steelers Secondary?

What does the Jacksonville Jaguars' defensive tackle depth chart now look like following their trade with the New Orleans Saints for veteran Khalen Saunders? The defensive tackle position for the Jaguars has been a big question mark all offseason.

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Ryan McCollum plans to return to the field on Thursday against the Carolina Panthers, he told Alan Saunders of Steelers Now. McCollum told Saunders the injury has been ‘frustrating’ and it is something he has dealt since the start of training camp. He has not played in either preseason game.

Saunders said he found out about the trade shortly after Sunday’s game and was immediately excited to join his new team.

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Saunders was also bringing change to a team in the wake of something much more challenging than a string of losses on a football field. Eleven months ago, a shooter at Apalachee High School killed two students and two teachers, including Richard Aspinwall, the team's defensive coordinator.

The Jacksonville Jaguars made waves with their recent trade, acquiring defensive tackle Khalen Saunders from the New Orleans Saints in exchange for center Luke Fortner.