JULIAN BLACKMON NEWS

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • Associated Press

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

SEPTEMBER 8 • 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 • THESTATE.COM

Sustains shoulder injury Blackmon (shoulder) is feared to have suffered a torn labrum in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Cardinals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Rapoport added that the Saints are still running tests on Blackmon's shoulder, but if the injury is confirmed to be a torn labrum, he's expected to miss the remainder of the season. The 27-year-old, who signed with the Saints in late July , played 100-percent of the team's defensive snaps in Week 1, recording seven total tackles and one pass defended. Jonas Sanker and Jordan Howden (oblique) are the most likely options to take over at free safety while Blackmon recovers.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Blackmon is quietly putting to bed any thoughts of a safety competition Saints are 28 days away from their season opener, and it's feeling more and more concrete we see Julian Blackmon starting Week 1.

AUGUST 10 • WHODATDISH.COM

Saints safety needs a strong preseason to win an uphill battle Between Jordan Howden, Julian Blackmon and Jonas Sanker, Howden needs the strongest preseason.

AUGUST 8 • WHODATDISH.COM

Morning Break: Julian Blackmon makes his mark early in Saints camp A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Tuesday, July 29

JULY 29 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Julian Blackmon on signing with Saints, Brandon Staley | Saints Training Camp 2025 New Orleans Saints safety Julian Blackmon's post-practice interview at Saints Training Camp 2025 presented by Rouses Markets from the Ochsne...

JULY 28 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Five Things to Know about Saints safety Julian Blackmon Saints add five-year NFL veteran with Indianapolis Colts in safety Julian Blackmon

JULY 24 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints add veterans in defensive end Jonathan Bullard and safety Julian Blackmon as camp opens

The New Orleans Saints have reached one-year contact agreements with defensive end Jonathan Bullard and safety Julian Blackmon

JULY 24 • Associated Press

Officially headed to New Orleans Blackmon and the Saints agreed on a one-year contract Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Blackmon will officially head to New Orleans, helping fill the void in the team's secondary after Tyrann Mathieu retired Tuesday. Blackmon appears to have fully recovered from his offseason shoulder surgery, and he'll now compete with Jonas Sanker and J.T. Gray for the team's starting free safety role. The 26-year-old has recorded 174 combined tackles over the last two years, and he'll look to maintain that level of production with the Saints.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Reports: Saints signing S Julian Blackmon to 1-year deal Deadspin | Reports: Saints signing S Julian Blackmon to 1-year deal

JULY 23 • DEADSPIN.COM

New Orleans Saints agree to terms with S Julian Blackmon Shift4 Transaction Alert: Blackmon is a five-year NFL veteran who was originally selected in the third round by the Indianapolis Colts in th...

JULY 23 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Julian Blackmon joins the New Orleans Saints | Meet the Team Photos New Orleans Saints announced the club has agreed to terms with free agent safety Julian Blackmon to a one-year contract. Check out Blackmon...

JULY 23 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Reports: Saints signing S Julian Blackmon to 1-year deal One day after losing Tyrann Mathieu to retirement, the New Orleans Saints are in agreement with safety Julian Blackmon on a one-year deal wo...

JULY 23 • THESTATE.COM

Finalizing deal with New Orleans Blackmon (labrum) and the Saints are expected to agree on a contract, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Blackmon appears to be set to replace Tyrann Mathieu with the Saints after Mathieu announced his retirement Tuesday. Blackmon appeared in 16 games with the Colts in 2024 while dealing with a ruptured right shoulder labrum injury that he suffered in Week 1, recording 86 total tackles (62 solo), including 0.5 sacks, while also adding four passes defensed, three of which were interceptions, and a fumble recovery. The safety underwent offseason surgery to address the shoulder injury, and he'd likely be cleared to practice if he signs with New Orleans.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE