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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.

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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.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Post draft, which NFL teams have the best current QB situations?

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

Did latest development change Steelers' opinion of Aaron Rodgers?

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Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

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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.

NFL Draft News

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Shilo Sanders fired dad Deion as his agent after going undrafted

Report details why Saints 'embraced' Shough before, during draft

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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.

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 / March 16

Colts Free Agent Could Be 'Terrific' Fit with Eagles

The Indianapolis Colts did considerable work to their defensive backs room to start this year's free agency period. With the additions of both cornerback Charvarius Ward and safety Camryn Bynum into the mix as injections of reinforcements into the defense, this Colts secondary is primed to look extremely different for the 2025 campaign.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / March 16

$24 million Colts defender signs with Commanders in latest prediction

The Washington Commanders are in need of a safety after losing Jeremy Chinn in free agency to the Las Vegas Raiders. USA Today writer Nick Brinkerhoff suggests that the Commanders should sign Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackmon.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / March 14

Asante Samuel Jr. and Julian Blackmon are Free Agents that Dolphins Should Pursue

The Miami Dolphins have a big need in the secondary this off-season. While they have added some free agents to help the safety position in Ashtyn Davis and Ifeatu Melifonwu, the Dolphins need to add more for multiple reasons.

Indianapolis Colts News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Insider Predicts 49ers Sign Ex Colts Free Agent Safety

The San Francisco 49ers have made some coaching changes in the wake of a 6-11 finish in 2024 which resulted in a last-place finish in the NFC West and the team missing the playoffs for the first time since 2020.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / March 9

Colts Veteran Free Agent Considered 'Under the Radar'

The Indianapolis Colts can't afford foolhardy decisions or lapses in judgment through free agency, whether for their own or outside talents. Several bigger names have garnered a lot of attention for Indy's in-house players due for new contracts, but another is long-time safety Julian Blackmon, who has been solid playing in the Circle City.

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.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 7

Replacements for Raiders if Star Safety Leaves

Tre’von Moehrig has been a solid defensive player for the Las Vegas Raiders throughout his career. Moehrig hits the open market and will be one of the most coveted safeties during the free agency period.

NFL News / Mile High Report / March 5

Should the Broncos target S Julian Blackmon in free agency?

The Denver Broncos may need help at the safety position. Is a guy like Julian Blackmon a player they should give a hard look at in free agency? The Denver Broncos have struggled to find consistent safety play post-Justin Simmons.

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.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / February 28

Colts Forecasted to Make Puzzling Signing

The Indianapolis Colts have plenty of questions surrounding in-house free agents to make decisions on like Will Fries (guard), Dayo Odeyingbo (edge), and Ryan Kelly (center).

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 4

Colts miss out on another safety upgrade

The free safety position for the Indianapolis Colts remains a significant weakness, yet the franchise has allowed another potential upgrade to pass it by.

Titans make another big addition to defense by signing former Pro Bowl safety

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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.

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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 / February 21, 2024