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'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.

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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

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / July 23

Former Indianapolis Colts first round pick lands new opportunity in the NFL just in time for training camp

A significant amount of news involving former Indianapolis Colts players has occurred over the past week. With Daurice Fountain announcing his retirement, Julian Blackmon signing with the New Orleans Saints, and now Phillip Dorsett lands a new opportunity in the NFL just in time for training camp.

New Orleans Saints News / Last Word On Sports / July 22

Saints Sign Tyrann Mathieu’s Replacement To New Contract

Five-year veteran safety Julian Blackmon signed a new contract with the New Orleans Saints. Blackmon, a former third-round pick, spent the entirety of his career with the Indianapolis Colts.

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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

NFL News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Cowboys Signing Julian Blackmon Could Make Sense for Coach Matt Eberflus Defense

The Dallas Cowboys secondary, it could be argued, could use an infusion of talent while cornerbacks Trevon Diggs and Shavon Revel Jr. rehab from offseason knee surgeries.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / July 22

Eagles Named Landing Spot For 'High-Reward' Free Agent

The Philadelphia Eagles have plenty of cap space at their disposal right now if they want to make another move in free agency. Philadelphia clearly is still looking around, as shown by the team bringing in three defensive tackles ahead of training camp.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / July 19

49ers release former Pro Bowl special teams specialist

Days after placing him on the active/non-football injury list with an undisclosed ailment, the 49ers have made the decision to release veteran safety George Odum, per Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Indianapolis Colts News / Stampede Blue / July 7

Colts unsigned starting safety remains one of ESPN’s still available top free agents overall

Colts free agent safety Julian Blackmon surprisingly has yet to find a new NFL home... According to ESPN’s Matt Bowen, Indianapolis Colts free agent safety Julian Blackmon still remains one of their top available players—coming in as the 12th best available free agent overall: 12.

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 / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 27

Top Free Agent Landing Spots For S Julian Blackmon

Julian Blackmon is a free agent once again. After five years with the Colts, the veteran safety is unlikely to return and is surprisingly still looking for a home.

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.

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.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / March 24

Colts Free Agent Julian Blackmon to Visit Panthers

Indianapolis Colts veteran safety Julian Blackmon is set to visit the Carolina Panthers today, per NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Blackmon had a rough 2024 due to playing with a torn labrum and had a brutal time with missed tackles per Pro Football Focus with 15 total.

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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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.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 21, 2021