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Saints' Julian Blackmon: Officially lands on IR
The New Orleans Saints placed Julian Blackmon (shoulder) on injured reserve Saturday, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.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.
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Saints' Julian Blackmon: Will undergo surgery
Julian 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.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.
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Saints' Julian Blackmon: Could be done for 2025
Head coach Kellen Moore said Monday that Julian Blackmon (shoulder) could be sidelined "for a long time" and possibly the entire 2025 season, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.Blackmon suffered the injury during Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Cardinals. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network 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.
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Saints' Julian Blackmon: Sustains shoulder injury
Julian 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.Rapoport added that the New Orleans 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.
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Saints' Julian Blackmon: Officially headed to New Orleans
Julian Blackmon and the New Orleans Saints agreed on a one-year contract Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.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.
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Julian Blackmon: Finalizing deal with New Orleans
Julian Blackmon (labrum) and the Saints are expected to agree on a contract, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.Blackmon appears set to replace Tyrann Mathieu in New Orleans after Mathieu announced his retirement Tuesday. Blackmon appeared in 16 games with the Colts in 2024 while dealing with a ruptured right shoulder labrum 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.
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Colts' Julian Blackmon: Tending to torn right labrum
Julian Blackmon will need surgery to address the ruptured right labrum he sustained in Week 1 versus the Texans, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.Blackmon played 16 games this season despite suffering the injury during Indianapolis' opener. There's no concrete timetable for his return at this point. He is set to become an unrestricted free agent during the upcoming offseason.
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Colts' Julian Blackmon: Gets second interception of season
Julian Blackmon recorded five tackles (five solo) and an interception during Sunday's 25-24 win at New England.Blackmon's interception came in the red zone late in the third quarter to preserve a 17-16 Indianapolis Colts lead. He's locked into an every-down role at safety, keeping him on the IDP radar in some formats for the fantasy playoffs after Indianapolis' bye in Week 14.
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Colts' Julian Blackmon: Solid in road loss
Julian Blackmon recorded eight tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 23-20 loss at Houston.Sunday's game was Blackmon's second straight collecting at least eight tackles, bringing his total on the season up to 49. That's good enough for IDP consideration in some formats heading into a Week 9 tilt at Minnesota.
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Colts' Julian Blackmon: Nine tackles in win
Julian Blackmon recorded nine total tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Dolphins.Blackmon finished with his highest tackle total since Week 1, finishing third on the team in stops behind Grant Stuard and Zaire Franklin. The safety has now compiled 41 total tackles (29 solo), including 0.5 sacks, while also adding an interception, a fumble recovery and a pass defensed over six games in 2024.
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