JULIAN BLACKMON NEWS

Five tackles Sunday Blackmon started at free safety and had five total tackles and a tackle for a loss in Sunday's loss to Seattle.

Impact He showed promise against the pass after becoming a starter last season by allowing just a 40.2 passer rating against, according to Pro Football Focus, and by grabbing two interceptions. He wasn't targeted in the passing game Sunday. He didn't rush the passer all last season or against Seattle, so he's not used in blitz packages. However, he could be a steady source of tackles.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Blackmon was back at practice Friday, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Blackmon exited practice on Aug. 6 after suffering a knee injury. After nearly a week on the sideline he has returned to camp, which indicates the issue was never considered too serious. He projects to start at free safety for the Colts this season.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Exits practice with knee injury Blackmon left Friday's practice due to a knee injury, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Trainers wrapped his leg after he suffered the injury, but no other details are known. Blackmon took over at starting free safety after Malik Hooker was hurt early last season and was a steady presence in the secondary.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Colts: Will Julian Blackmon be Indy's defensive X-factor in 2021? The Indianapolis Colts’ defense emerged as one of the best units in the league in 2020, which is impressive given how many young players pla...

JUNE 29, 2021 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Colts’ Julian Blackmon, Michael Pittman Jr. Relishing Life As New Dads Colts safety Julian Blackmon and wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. chatted with Colts.com about what life’s like as first-time dads ahead of...

JUNE 20, 2021 • COLTS.COM

Colts' Julian Blackmon ranked among top-11 NFL safeties Touchdown Wire has high praise for Blackmon.

JUNE 14, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

'That's what we do!' Julian Blackmon, Khari Willis are Colts' safeties of the future DeForest Buckner, Darius Leonard and Kenny Moore get the headlines, but the young safety combo could become a major factor on defense.

JUNE 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Colts: Julian Blackmon explains late struggles in 2020 The Indianapolis Colts losing starting safety Malik Hooker for the season in Week 2 last season was viewed as a debilitating blow to the sec...

MAY 26, 2021 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Colts' Julian Blackmon ready to take the next step Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackman discusses getting ready for the 2021 season.

MAY 24, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM

Colts look to shore up offensive, defensive lines in draft

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APRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colts fans will love Julian Blackmon trending on TikTok for the right reasons Despite being neck deep in the free agency cycle, the Indianapolis Colts’ secondary remains a major area of concern. That, at least in our e...

APRIL 18, 2021 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Julian Blackmon becoming a legit Defensive Rookie of the Year pick Julian Blackmon is becoming a legit Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate. The Indianapolis Colts have had a very quiet 7-3 start to the 20...

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • NFLMOCKS.COM

Insider: Julian Blackmon has no business being a DROY frontrunner, but he damn sure is Darius Leonard: 'The NFL and everyone around here needs to start giving (Julian Blackmon) some credit because he’s one bad joker, man.'

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • INDYSTAR.COM

Julian Blackmon brings toughness forged by big brothers to Colts The athletic rookie safety has two interceptions and five passes defended this season for the Colts. Oh, and he can sing too.

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Colts: Is it possible Julian Blackmon ends up being best value pick of 2020 NFL Draft? Colts rookie safety Julian Blackmon is already emerging as a top player for Indy. Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard has struc...

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Insider: Rookie Julian Blackmon rescues Colts defense that still hasn't proven it's elite Blackmon's pick ended the game, but the Colts gave up a season-worst 398 yards of total offense and 24 points in the first half.

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • INDYSTAR.COM

No limitations Thursday Blackmon (groin) logged a full practice session Thursday, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

Impact The rookie safety from Utah exited the Colts' Week 5 loss to Cleveland, but he was able to return to action and collect over 85 percent of the defensive workload. Blackmon sat out Wednesday's practice altogether, but having since been upgraded to full participation it appears he is in line to play Sunday against Cincinnati's bottom-12 pass offense, barring any setbacks.

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Still dealing with injury Blackmon (groin) was a nonparticipant during Wednesday's practice.

Impact Blackmon was forced to leave last week's game against the Browns with the groin injury, but, as evidenced by this news, he's still dealing with the issue. If Blackmon was forced to miss Week 6 against the Bengals, George Odum would be in line for the start at free safety.

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Blackmon (groin) returned to Sunday's game versus the Browns, Jim Ayello of the Indianpolis Star reports.

Impact Blackmon was deemed questionable to return, and the rookie missed a handful of snaps before getting back onto the field. As long as he's not too hampered, Blackmon should handle an every-down workload for the remainder of the game.

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers groin injury Blackmon was forced out of Sunday's game versus the Browns with a groin injury, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

Impact Blackmon started a second straight game Sunday since Malik Hooker (Achilles) has been shut down for the season, but now the rookie third-rounder has been sidelined. If he doesn't return, either Tavon Wilson or George Odum are expected to handle the free safety snaps for the remainder of the game.

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Insider: Why Colts free safety Julian Blackmon isn't playing like a rookie Blackmon has been mature beyond his years since taking over for Malik Hooker, unlikely to make the typical rookie mistakes.

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • INDYSTAR.COM

Colts film review: Philip Rivers has off week; rookie Julian Blackmon shines Blackmon, the free safety from Utah, has gone from rehabbing his injured knee a few weeks ago to one of the team’s brightest spots.

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Colts 'excited' about Julian Blackmon after breakout game vs. Bears Blackmon corralled his first interception as a third-round rookie coming off a severe injury in his final college game.

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • INDYSTAR.COM