Julian Blackmon: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Features

The Carolina Panthers are off on vacation after completing minicamp, but there could be another addition or two by the time the team gets back for training camp.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / June 1

Cincinnati Bengals Named Best Free Agent Fit for Top Remaining Veteran Safety Julian Blackmon

The Cincinnati Bengals should absolutely add at least one veteran to their roster before training camp begins in July. They've cleared extra cap space after renegotiating the contracts of Zack Moss, Geno Stone and Cordell Volson.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / May 27

TDN links veteran safety Julian Blackmon to 49ers

The Draft Network's Justin Melo recently identified veteran safety Julian Blackmon as one of the most intriguing defensive free agents still available, highlighting his starting experience.

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active NFL players with 1,000-yard rushing seasons' quiz

How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL yearly rushing leaders in the Super Bowl Era' quiz

The 'Most recent 4,000-yard passer by NFL franchise' quiz

The 'Active NFL receivers with multiple 140-receiving yard games' quiz

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 25

Former Colts DB Shockingly Still in Free Agency

In the process of the Indianapolis Colts upgrading their secondary unit this offseason, and especially in their safety group with the addition of Cam Bynum from the Minnesota Vikings, the Colts also opted not to re-sign five-year safety Julian Blackmon for the 2025 season.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 23

Should the 49ers Sign Free Agent Safety Julian Blackmon?

The 49ers currently have the worst starting safety tandem in the NFC West. Malik Mustapha most likely will miss at least the few first games of the season as he recovers from a torn ACL he suffered in Week 18.

Buffalo Bills News / Gridiron Heroics / May 22

Buffalo Bills Named as ‘Best Team Fit’ for Free Agent Safety

The Buffalo Bills have been identified as the ideal landing spot for free agent safety Julian Blackmon, a defensive playmaker with a proven track record.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 19

Colts Long-Time Defender May Find New Team

The Indianapolis Colts have their 2025 schedule set with plenty of critical games for the upcoming season. General manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen are preparing to do everything possible to attain an AFC South crown while also making the postseason for the first time in five years.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 18

Panthers predicted to sign 10-INT defensive back as running mate for Tre'von Moehrig

Earlier this offseason, Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan named safety as one of the team's biggest needs. "I think you go interior D-line, you go outside linebacker, you go safety," Morgan said.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 28

Panthers linked to intriguing veteran DB to bolster ailing secondary

The Carolina Panthers have taken major strides to adjust their defense this offseason, first making some moves via free agency and then dedicating four impressive picks to it in the NFL Draft.

Cleveland Browns News / Dawgs By Nature / April 24

Browns roster: 2 free agents that should be signed before the NFL draft tonight

The NFL draft takes center stage but the Browns roster can get improvements still With the NFL Draft happening tonight, most of the attention has been focused solely on that.

Los Angeles Rams News / Turf Show Times / April 8

Rams should consider signing ‘stalwart defender’ at safety

Ex-Colts star Julian Blackmon is still searching for a new home The Los Angeles Rams could always use more depth in the secondary, particularly at safety.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / April 7

Colts Long-Time Starter a Top Available Free Agent

The Indianapolis Colts have been more active in free agency in 2025 than recent memory. After securing the elite services of cornerback Charvarius Ward and bright talent, safety Camryn Bynum, it's clear that the philosophy is different for the squad and general manager Chris Ballard.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / April 2

Colts Long-Time Safety Projected to Depart in Free Agency

The Indianapolis Colts have an influx of talent after working hard during the initial stages of free agency to secure talent like cornerback Charvarius Ward and safety Cam Bynum.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 29

Panthers predicted to land another serious upgrade at safety

The Carolina Panthers have done a good job bolstering their weak defense in 2025, but there's still more work to be done, especially when it comes to safety.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'U.S. Open host golf courses' quiz

The 'Golfers with multiple U.S. Open titles' quiz

The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 24

Jets' Projected $24 Million 'Starting-Caliber' FA Target Meeting With Panthers

There’s a young safety still available for the New York Jets in free agency, but he’s scheduled to meet with another team on Monday. Have the Jets missed a good opportunity to improve their defense?

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 24

S Julian Blackmon to visit Panthers

One of the top safeties still on the market has a visit lined up. Julian Blackmon will meet with the Panthers today, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 9

Will the 49ers Sign Colts Safety Julian Blackmon?

The 49ers probably will lose Talanoa Hufanga when free agency starts this week. Hufanga is a former All Pro who has battled injuries the past two seasons but still is merely 25.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / March 4

Colts offseason checklist: Who will be Richardson's competition at QB?

Colts offseason checklist: Who will be Anthony Richardson's competition at QB?

With the new league year kicking off March 12, NFL teams are already deep into planning for the offseason. Here are five moves the Indianapolis Colts should make in the coming months.

Reporter thinks Colts will make huge Sam Darnold, Richardson decision in free agency

Colts' Richardson plans to work out with NFL MVP

Colts, Ryan Kelly to talk re-signing; Braden Smith intends to resume career

The best & worst uniform looks for each NFL franchise

The 'No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft' quiz

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 28

Colts' Internal Free Agent Profiles: Julian Blackmon

The Indianapolis Colts selected Julian Blackmon in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He burst on to the scene as a rookie, logging two interceptions and six pass deflections in his debut season under then-defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL Analysis Network / April 10, 2024

Colts’ Julian Blackmon Signals Dissatisfaction After Re-Signing

Julian Blackmon recently re-signed with the Indianapolis Colts on a one-year deal, but the young safety does not seem too thrilled about it. Earlier this week, Blackmon spoke about his new contract with the Colts and told reporters that he feels he is worth more than that.

Indianapolis Colts News / Field Level Media / April 9, 2024

S Julian Blackmon on re-signing with Colts: 'This was home'

The Indianapolis Colts re-signed safety Julian Blackmon to a one-year contract on Tuesday. Financial terms of the deal were not reported by the Colts, but multiple media outlets previously reported it was worth up to $7.7 million, with $3.2 million guaranteed.

Indianapolis Colts News / Field Level Media / April 2, 2024

Reports: Colts re-sign S Julian Blackmon to 1-year deal

Safety Julian Blackmon is returning to the Indianapolis Colts on a one-year deal, ESPN and NFL Network reported Tuesday. Blackmon's new contract is worth up to $7.7 million, with $3.2 million guaranteed, per NFL Network's report.

Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / April 2, 2024

Colts to re-sign defensive starter to a one-year deal

He landed on the Bills and 49ers’ radars, but the Colts resumed negotiations with the talented safety recently. That will lead to him joining a host of Colts free agents who have agreed to stay put.

Trade up, down or stand pat? Plotting AFC teams' first-round draft strategy

NFL analyst predicts Colts make major NFL Draft trade

Why the Colts can still win the AFC South in 2024

The best and worst uniform looks for every NFL team

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / March 21, 2024

49ers hosting safety Julian Blackmon on free-agency visit

Bleacher Report's Jordan Schultz reports that free agent safety Julian Blackmon is visiting with the San Francisco 49ers today. Schultz wrote on social media, "Blackmon has several suitors after enjoying a career season with the Colts, which included 4 INTs." The Indianapolis Colts selected Blackmon (6-0, 202) out of Utah in the third round (No.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / January 14, 2024

Should the Indianapolis Colts re-sign Julian Blackmon?

While the playoffs are still going on, the Indianapolis Colts are now fully focused on the offseason. One of their first duties will be to evaluate their in-house free agents to decide who they would like back in 2024.