Report: Saints ‘working to signal’ Colts free agent security Julian Blackmon

In line with ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the New Orleans Saints are working to signal Indianapolis Colts free agent security Julian Blackmon, after future Corridor of Famer Tyrann Mathieu introduced his retirement simply forward of coaching camp:

Nonetheless solely 26-years-old, the previous 2020 third spherical decide of the Colts has made an affect throughout his 5-year profession when absolutely wholesome.

Blackmon is coming off a 2024 season for the Colts wherein he recorded 86 tackles (62 solo), a sort out for loss, half a sack, 3 interceptions, 4 passes defensed, and a fumble restoration throughout 17 begins for the Indianapolis protection.

Per PFF, Blackmon earned a +69.3 total grade this previous yr, together with a +73.5 protection grade.

Whereas he had some free company curiosity, together with a free agent go to with the Carolina Panthers earlier this offseason, Blackmon nonetheless surprisingly stays unsigned.

The Colts appeared to maneuver on when the staff rapidly inked former Minnesota Vikings security Camryn Bynum to a profitable, multi-year deal within the first wave of free company.

With younger robust security Nick Cross having a little bit of a breakout 2024 marketing campaign, and excelling nearer to the road of scrimmage, and it appeared as if Blackmon, as a free agent anyhow, turned the odd man out at the back of the revamped Indy secondary.

Blackmon was efficient as each a ballhawk with 10 profession interceptions, in addition to an run-stopping enforcer, showcasing the flexibility to dish out large hits at instances.

If he finally does signal with the Saints, we want him effectively in New Orleans, as he’ll have some fairly large sneakers to fill down there from a management standpoint.