In mid-October, Chiefs rookie defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott tore his ACL, ending his season. Kansas City brought back Pennel to help fill that void — and perhaps Saunders is next. In addition to their ability to stuff the run, both are considered “energy-givers,” a term often used by head coach Andy Reid.

From the moment Khalen Saunders was made available to interested teams after his release from the Jacksonville Jaguars earlier this week, most of Chiefs Kingdom

Following the Jacksonville Jaguars latest roster move, here is an updated look at the defensive tackle depth chart.

Without Saunders, the Jaguars now have Smith, Johnson, DaVon Hamilton, and Arik Armstead anchoring the defensive tackle room. The Jaguars moved on from young defensive tackles Jordan Jefferson and Tyler Lacy at the end of training camp, making Smith their only true developmental interior defender.

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the Jaguars are releasing DT Khalen Saunders. Saunders, 29, was the No. 84 overall pick by the Chiefs out of Western Illinois.