Saints Defensive Tackle Khalen Saunders To Conduct 'LGBTQ-Friendly' Football Camp This Summer

Until now, the most attention New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders has gotten during his NFL career came when he intercepted a tipped pass against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs during the 2024 season.

Saunders, at 6-foot and 324 pounds, returned the pick 37 yards and instantly became a personification of a big-man rumble.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders (50) intercepts a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Oct. 9, 2024. Photo: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

But now he's going to be known for his ongoing support of the gay community and its causes.

Saunders announced last week that he will conduct an "LGBTQ-friendly" football camp this summer during an appearance at the 2025 Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation media awards.

Saunders later said the point of the "LGBTQ-friendly" camp is "to get kids out and active." 

"That's my goal [is] to continue to spread positive energy around that because football is for everybody," Saunders said during an appearance on the NFL Network's Good Morning Football. "Football is for all."

The New Orleans Saints and NFL are supporting Saunders in that they are spreading the news of the camp. Saunders appeared on the Good Morning Football episode, in part, to discuss the camp and the NFL partners with GLAAD.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - (L-R) R.K. Russell and Khalen Saunders attend the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton on March 27, 2025. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for GLAAD)

The Saints, meanwhile, put the segment on their website.

"Being an ally is more than just saying that I support, but it's also