Mekhi Blackmon - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Starting vs. Carolina Blackmon will start at outside cornerback against the Panthers on Sunday due to the absence of Tyson Campbell (ankle/hip/knee), Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Campbell will be held out of Sunday's game while nursing multiple lower-body injuries, so Blackmon and Denzel Ward will be the starting outside cornerbacks for the Browns in Week 3. Blackmon started in 11 of 17 regular-season games with the Colts in 2025 and finished the year with 64 tackles (50 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and seven pass defenses (including two interceptions).

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to Cleveland The Browns claimed Blackmon off waivers from the Colts on Friday, Howard Balzer of USA Today reports.

Impact The move became official following the Browns' 37-13 preseason win over the Patriots on Thursday. Blackmon was able to play in all 17 regular-season games for the Colts last year after missing the entire 2024 campaign (as a member of the Vikings) due to a torn ACL. His addition gives the Browns extra depth at outside cornerback behind Denzel Ward and Tyson Campbell.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Mekhi Blackmon left Colts no choice after disastrous preseason showing The Indianapolis Colts made a move with Mekhi Blackmon ahead of preseason Week 3 because they had no other choice after he was so bad in the...

AUGUST 27 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Let go by Indianapolis The Colts waived Blackmon on Wednesday.

Impact Blackmon was traded to the Colts from the Vikings last August. The cornerback was recovering from a torn ACL that caused him to miss the entirety of the 2024 season, but he still managed to appear in all 17 regular-season games for the Colts. Blackmon will now be placed on waivers, and there is a good chance he is claimed by a team in need of 53-man cornerback depth. If the 27-year-old clears waivers, he will become a free agent able to sign with any franchise.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Colts roster move adds another ugly chapter to Vikings' brutal draft history Former Minnesota Vikings CB Mekhi Blackmon was waived by the Indianapolis Colts, continuing a troubling history of misses in the third round...

AUGUST 26 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Bounces back after ACL tear Blackmon finished the regular season with 64 tackles (50 solo), including 1.0 sacks, along with seven defensed passes (including two interceptions) over 17 games.

Impact Blackmon didn't play at all for the Vikings in 2024 while recovering from a torn ACL. He was acquired by the Colts in late August and stayed healthy throughout the campaign, appearing in all 17 of Indianapolis' contests and making 11 starts. Blackmon finished fifth on the Colts in total tackles and tied for third in defensed passes, establishing himself as a key part of the team's defense. He'll be in the final year of his rookie contract next season.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT | Mekhi Blackmon's PBU prevent potential Seahawks touchdown Indianapolis Colts cornerback Mekhi Blackmon comes up with an end zone pass breakup to force the Seattle Seahawks into a go-ahead field goal...

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Quiet in win Blackmon recorded three tackles (three solo) with one pass defensed in Sunday's 38-14 win over the Titans.

Impact Most of the Colts' defensive starters sat late in the game due to the blowout game script, and Blackmon was no exception. He logged his lowest tackle total since Week 1 as a result, though he should bounce back in Week 9 against the Steelers.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in win Blackmon logged six tackles (five solo) during the Colts' win over the Chargers on Sunday.

Impact Blackmon finished tied for third on the team in tackles while playing every defensive snap in Sunday's victory. The 26-year-old continues to have a strong season, as he's now racked up at least five tackles in six straight outings and is just six tackles shy of his career-high 41 (34 solo) set back in 2023.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs interception in Week 6 win Blackmon tallied five tackles (four solo) and two defensed passes, including an interception, in Sunday's 31-27 victory versus the Cardinals.

Impact Blackmon's pickoff came as Arizona was pushing to score, as he intercepted Jacoby Brissett on the Colts' four-yard line early in the second quarter. He took the ball nine yards after the INT, and Indianapolis gradually tromped 87 yards downfield to get into the end zone. Blackmon has notched an interception in consecutive weeks, which has coincided with him stepping into a near-every-down role while the team has managed injuries.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Snags interception in win Blackmon recorded five total tackles (four solo) and an interception in Sunday's 40-6 win over the Raiders.

Impact Blackmon jumped in front of a pass from Geno Smith in the third quarter, securing his first interception of the year. The cornerback has now compiled 24 total tackles (18 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding an interception over five games this season.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT | Mekhi Blackmon INTERCEPTS Geno Smith Indianapolis Colts CB Mekhi Blackmon intercepts Las Vegas Raiders QB Geno Smith pass in Week 5 on October 5, 2025.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Mitchell accepts responsibility for costly fumble, penalty in Colts' mistake-filled loss

Indianapolis Colts receiver Adonai Mitchell quickly accepted responsibility during a team meeting the day after his costly gaffe in Sunday's game

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Tutu Atwell makes a late 88-yard TD catch, and Rams rally past Colts 27-20 after Mitchell's fumble

Tutu Atwell caught an 88-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford with 1:33 to play, and the Los Angeles Rams rallied to end the Indianapolis Colts' unbeaten start with a 27-20 vi...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Three tackles in Colts debut Blackmon had three total tackles in Sunday's win over Miami.

Impact It was an encouraging game for Blackmon in his first action since 2023 after missing all of last season due to a knee injury. He played on 22 of the defense's 47 snaps as he'll have a reserve role in the secondary. His playing time could increase with Jaylon Jones suffering a hamstring injury in the win.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Why the Colts completely revamped their cornerbacks and how Mekhi Blackmon fits Mekhi Blackmon, in his third season, could feel something coming, and the trade sent everything into overdrive.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • INDYSTAR.COM

Vikings' next move after trading Mekhi Blackmon just became painfully obvious The Minnesota Vikings should be working the phones to land high-upside free-agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr., who wants to play in 2025.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Former USC cornerback Mekhi Blackmon traded to Indianapolis Colts Former USC defensive back Mekhi Blackmon goes from Vikings to Colts heading into his third NFL season

AUGUST 26, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Colts get CB Mekhi Blackmon in trade from Vikings after multiple injuries at the position

The Minnesota Vikings have traded cornerback Mekhi Blackmon to the Indianapolis Colts for a sixth-round draft pick

AUGUST 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Dealt to Indy The Vikings traded Blackmon to the Colts in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick Monday.

Impact Blackmon will head to Indianapolis after missing the entirety of the 2024 campaign while recovering from a torn ACL. The cornerback was selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Vikings, compiling 41 total tackles (34 solo), eight passes defensed, including an interception, and a fumble recovery over 15 regular-season contests. Blackmon will now step into a prominent reserve role in the Colts' secondary behind starters Charvarius Ward and Jaylon Jones in 2025.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

4 things to know about new Colts' CB Mekhi Blackmon Here are four things to know about the newest Colts' CB Mekhi Blackmon, who Indianapolis acquired from the Vikings via trade.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Cam Bynum reunited with Mekhi Blackmon after Colts-Vikings trade | Sporting News The Colts and Vikings made a trade on Monday.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Vikings trade cornerback Mekhi Blackmon to Colts Minnesota got a sixth-round pick in next spring’s draft, possible trade fodder for an Adam Thielen deal.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • TWINCITIES.COM

Vikings keep dealing, trade cornerback Mekhi Blackmon to the Colts The Vikings made their third trade in a week, acquiring a 2026 sixth-round pick for cornerback Mekhi Blackmon.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Vikings trading CB Mekhi Blackmon to Colts for a late-round pick Blackmon was a third-round pick in 2023 who showed promise as a rookie before tearing his ACL and missing his second season.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • SI.COM

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Mitchell accepts responsibility for costly fumble, penalty in Colts' mistake-filled loss

Tutu Atwell makes a late 88-yard TD catch, and Rams rally past Colts 27-20 after Mitchell's fumble

Colts get CB Mekhi Blackmon in trade from Vikings after multiple injuries at the position