Julian Blackmon

A steal for New Orleans

Safety Julian Blackmon's first season with the Saints was cut short, but he'll have a chance to make more of an impact in New Orleans in 2026.

Safety Julian Blackmon's first season with the Saints was cut short, but he'll have a chance to make more of an impact in New Orleans in 2026.

Terms weren't announced by the team. Blackmon was set to start for the Saints last year before he suffered a season-ending labrum tear in the team's opening game. Assuming rehab goes fine, he should be in line to start next to Justin Reid at safety next season.

Veteran safety Julian Blackmon will not reach free agency this year. After back-to-back one-year contracts as a UFA, the six-year vet will stay with the Saints. New Orleans is re-signing Blackmon, announcing a one-year deal with the former Colts starter. Blackmon is coming off a one-game season, having suffered a torn labrum in September. But […]