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Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard spoke about how HC Dave Canales is changing the culture in Carolina and said his energy is infectious. “I mean, when you’re trying

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 21

Saints Lock in Julian Blackmon; Now What?

The New Orleans Saints clearly aren't waiting around this offseason. New Orleans has momentum after a strong second half of the 2025 season. The Saints

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 20

Saints Re-Sign Safety In First Major Offseason Move

The New Orleans Saints made their first big move of the offseason on Tuesday and it was a good one. The Saints announced that the team has signed safety Julian Blackmon to a one-year extension for the 2026 season.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / January 20

Saints get head start on NFL free agency by locking up key veteran before any other team had chance to sign him

While NFL free agency hasn't truly kicked off yet, teams can negotiate deals with impending free agents. The New Orleans Saints just proved that with their latest move.

Julian Blackmon News / Pro Football Rumors / January 20

Saints Re-Sign S Julian Blackmon

Veteran safety Julian Blackmon will not reach free agency this year. After back-to-back one-year contracts as a UFA, the six-year vet will stay with the Saints.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 14

Saints Announce 5-Move Week 2 Roster Shakeup

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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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / September 8

Saints left with major hole in secondary after latest injury

The New Orleans Saints are going to be looking for answers in their defensive secondary yet again.

Kyler Murray's two TD passes lift Cardinals over Saints

49ers QB Brock Purdy listed with concerning injuries after win

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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.

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NFL News / Steeler Nation / September 8

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

The Pittsburgh Steelers started the 2025 season off with a win on Sunday as the team was able to take down the New York Jets on the road. It was crucial that the Steelers started the year off on a good note, and that is exactly what happened.

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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.

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.

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

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 / Pro Football Rumors / July 22

Saints to quickly fill void by signing veteran safety

Following Tyrann Mathieu‘s sudden retirement announcement earlier Tuesday, the Saints have already found a potential replacement.

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.

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 / 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 / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 28, 2025

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 / 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 / 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.