Julian Blackmon - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Chase Young sent a message to the rest of NFL in Saints' joint practice Chase Young dominated in the New Orleans Saints' joint practice with the Jaguars, tallying six sacks. This performance drew praise from vete...

AUGUST 14 • WHODATDISH.COM

Julian Blackmon talks mindset, relationship with Chase Young | Saints Training Camp 2026 New Orleans Saints safety Julian Blackmon's post-practice interview following joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 13, 202...

AUGUST 13 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Back to practice Blackmon (knee) was a participant in Sunday's practice, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Impact Blackmon exited Saturday's practice session early due to a knee issue, but is already back in action for Sunday's session. The safety underwent further testing, with the determination evidently being that the issue was minor. The free safety's health means he can continue to compete with Jonas Sanker for the starting job.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves practice with knee injury Blackmon was removed from Saturday's training camp practice due to a knee injury, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Blackmon will undergo further tests to determine the severity of his injury and determine a recovery plan. The seventh-year safety only played in Week 1 of the 2025 season and spent the rest of the year on the IR due to a torn labrum. Blackmon and Jonas Sanker are competing for a starting spot at safety next to Justin Reid.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Blackmon talks road to recovery | Saints Training Camp 2026 New Orleans Saints defensive back Julian Blackmon's post-practice interview on August 3, 2026 at Saints Training Camp 2026 presented by Rous...

AUGUST 3 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Julian Blackmon is quietly one of the Saints most important players Julian Blackmon is quietly primed to make a major impact on the Saints' defense, especially with Jonas Sanker moving to the STAR position.

JUNE 26 • WHODATDISH.COM

Participating in minicamp Blackmon (shoulder) is participating in minicamp, Ross Jackson of LouisianaSports.net reports.

Impact The safety played in just one game in 2025 due to a shoulder injury, but he nonetheless re-signed with the Saints in January. Blackmon recorded 86 tackles with the Colts in 2024.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Giants, Commanders Land Ohio State Stars; Who Gets Ty Simpson?

Following the historic combine and free-agent frenzy, Ben Arthur sorts out the first-round Buckeye barrage and where the draft's QB2 lands.

MARCH 25 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Giants, Commanders Land Ohio State Stars; Who Gets Ty Simpson?

Saints may have just robbed themselves of a dream NFL draft situation The Saints re-signed Julian Blackmon to a cheap, one-year deal. This is a great value, but makes the Saints less likely to draft Ohio State...

JANUARY 25 • WHODATDISH.COM

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....

JANUARY 21 • SI.COM

Morning Break: Julian Blackmon signs contract extension A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Wednesday, January 21

JANUARY 21 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Deadspin | Saints S Julian Blackmon signs 1-year contract Deadspin | Saints S Julian Blackmon signs 1-year contract

JANUARY 20 • DEADSPIN.COM

Staying in New Orleans The Saints re-signed Blackmon (shoulder) on a one-year deal Tuesday, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Impact The 27-year-old from Utah signed a one-year deal with the Saints last offseason but played in just one game in 2025 due to a shoulder injury. Blackmon appeared in 16 games for the Colts in 2024, recording 86 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, and four passes defensed, including three interceptions. Now back with the Saints, the veteran safety will likely start alongside Justin Reid in 2026.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Officially lands on IR The Saints placed Blackmon (shoulder) on injured reserve Saturday, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact The first-year Saint sustained a torn labrum in the Week 1 loss to the Cardinals, so it's no surprise he moved to IR on Saturday. Blackmon was one of New Orleans' top defensive playmakers in Week 1, recording seven total tackles and one pass defended across 61 defensive snaps. With Blackmon likely out for the remainder of the season, Jonas Sanker projects to start at free safety.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Morning Break: Rookie Jonas Sanker set for larger role after Julian Blackmon injury A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Saturday, September 13

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Niners aim for auspicious 2-0 road start when they visit the rebuilding Saints

Opening a regular season with two road victories has been auspicious for the San Francisco 49ers under coach Kyle Shanahan

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Banged-up 49ers seeking a second straight road win against the rebuilding Saints

The San Francisco 49ers aim for a second straight road win to start the season when they visit the rebuilding New Orleans Saints

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Justin Reid on Julian Blackmon's injury, Jonas Sanker | 49ers vs. Saints NFL Week 2 New Orleans Saints safety Justin Reid speaks with the media ahead of Week 2 vs. the San Francisco 49ers from the Ochsner Sports Performance...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Will undergo surgery Blackmon will undergo surgery to address the shoulder injury he suffered during Sunday's 20-13 loss versus the Cardinals, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Blackmon was feared to have suffered a torn labrum after he left New Orleans' regular-season debut early, and now it looks like he'll miss extended time as he recovers. In his absence, rookie third-rounder Jonas Sanker becomes a candidate to start at safety next to Justin Reid.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

A reunion no one sees coming could be the perfect response to Saints latest injury Need that old thing back! Marcus Williams may be the correct answer to filling the void left by Julian Blackmon's injury

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • WHODATDISH.COM

Saints' Week 1 loss wasn't without encouraging signs for rookie coach Kellen Moore

Not much was expected of the New Orleans Saints this season

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Could be done for 2025 Head coach Kellen Moore said Monday that Blackmon (shoulder) could be sidelined "for a long time" and possibly the entire 2025 season, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Blackmon suffered the injury during Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Cardinals. Ian initially reported that Blackmon is feared to have suffered a torn labrum, which would put the 2020 third-rounder in jeopardy of missing the rest of the season. Jordan Howden (oblique) and Jonas Sanker would be the top candidates to start alongside Justin Reid at safety if Blackmon is sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Saints safety Julian Blackmon has a shoulder injury that could end his season

New Orleans Saints coach Kellen Moore says starting safety Julian Blackmon has a shoulder injury that could sideline him for the rest of the season

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Report: Saints fear torn labrum for S Julian Blackmon Deadspin | Report: Saints fear torn labrum for S Julian Blackmon

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

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 Arizon...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

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Niners aim for auspicious 2-0 road start when they visit the rebuilding Saints

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Saints' Week 1 loss wasn't without encouraging signs for rookie coach Kellen Moore

Saints safety Julian Blackmon has a shoulder injury that could end his season