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The New Orleans Saints were certainly busy ahead of Week 2 getting the roster in order. It was reported early in the week that the Saints were losing starting safety Julian Blackmon potentially for the season.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 12

Next Move For Saints Should Be Former $61M Safety

If you have been following along with the New Orleans Saints over the last week, you likely already know that the franchise is dealing with a pretty significant blow already this season on defense.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 11

Saints Potential Julian Blackmon Replacement Emerging

The New Orleans Saints' defense already has taken a big hit this season and the team only has played one game. New Orleans lost safety Julian Blackmon potentially for the rest of the 2025 National Football League season.

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New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / September 8

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New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 8

Saints Could Sign Four-Time All-Pro To Solve Injury Concern

The New Orleans Saints lost a key piece on Monday. New Orleans lost starting safety Julian Blackmon potentially for the season after he suffered a torn labrum that will require surgery, as shared on social media by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / September 8

Steelers face serious competition in free-agent market after reports out of New Orleans

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New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / September 8

Last-minute offseason move by the Saints completely backfires in worst possible fashion during season opener vs. Cardinals

Injuries early in the NFL season can be a debacle for many teams. The New Orleans Saints must try to overcome losing an experienced player for Brandon Staley's defense nearly immediately to start their season.

New Orleans Saints News / Field Level Media / September 8

Report: Saints fear torn labrum for S Julian Blackmon

New Orleans Saints safety Julian Blackmon is reportedly feared to have sustained a torn labrum in Sunday's season-opening loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 8

Saints starting safety suffered ‘significant’ injury vs. Cardinals

The New Orleans Saints already had edge rusher Chase Young on the shelf before Sunday’s game. And now they’re down a safety as their starter suffered a significant injury versus the Cardinals, according to a post on X by Nick Underhill.

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New Orleans Saints News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 8

Saints Fear S Julian Blackmon Suffered Season-Ending Torn Labrum

According to Ian Rapoport, the Saints fear S Julian Blackmon suffered a torn labrum in the Week 1 loss to the Cardinals. He adds they’re still confirming

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / August 15

Saints could hit absolute jackpot with late offseason free agency signing who will probably start for them this season

Free agency is always a rollercoaster in the NFL. It truly bleeds into the regular season, too. For the New Orleans Saints, one of their biggest free agency moves actually came late in the process this offseason.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 4

Saints Starter Emerging After Sudden Retirement

The New Orleans Saints lost a key piece of the defense shortly before the training camp action really turned it up a notch. Towards the end of July, former Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu announced his retirement from the National Football League after 12 seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, and the Saints.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / July 29

'I wouldn't call it replacing Tyrann.' -- Saints' new addition pays respect to the Honey Badger ahead of important season for his NFL career

The NFL offseason is full of ups and downs. For the New Orleans Saints, they faced another challenge when veteran safety Tyrann Mathieu retired just ahead of training camp.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / July 25

Steelers agree to deal with safety Chuck Clark

In the wake of the blockbuster Dolphins-Steelers trade which sent Minkah Fitzpatrick back to Miami, Pittsburgh was seen as a team to watch regarding a safety acquisition.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 23

Saints Giving S Julian Blackmon One-Year Deal Worth Up To $5.5M

Jordan Schultz reports the Saints are signing S Julian Blackmon to a one-year deal worth up to $5.5 million to replace veteran S Tyrann Mathieu. Reports

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 22

Saints Signing S Julian Blackmon

Update: Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Saints are, in fact, signing S Julian Blackmon to a contract. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the

Carolina Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / July 5

Panthers Not Done Yet? Team Could Sign Top Defensive Free Agent

The Carolina Panthers added several key playmakers to the defense this offseason, but they could add another in free agent Julian Blackmon. A third-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Utah product has spent his entire five-year career with the Indianapolis Colts.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / July 3

Former Colts Starter Among Best Remaining Free Agent Bargains

With the bulk of the NFL offseason now in the rear-view mirror, most teams around the league have wrapped up any big moves made of the past few months, now looking prepared to take on the 2025 campaign with their new-and-improved units just a few weeks away from training camp.

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.

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.

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 / 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.

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