Surprisingly strong defense may put Colts on playoff course
The Indianapolis Colts have won two straight in large part because of a surprisingly strong defenseSEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JULIAN BLACKMON #32 - SAFETY - INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
61 TCKL •
1 INT •
0.5 SCK
61 TCKL
1 INT
0.5 SCK
Colts rookie safety Julian Blackmon: 'I like playing with the chip, the edge and the swag' 'Whenever I want to feel good about defensive football, I watch Julian Blackmon tackling'
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • INDYSTAR.COM
Colts Mailbag: T.Y. Hilton’s Start, Julian Blackmon In A Larger Role, What’s Next For Mo Alie-Cox? In this week’s Colts Mailbag, readers inquire about wide receiver T.Y. Hilton and his start to the 2020 season, whether Julian Blackmon is t...
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • COLTS.COM
Set for starting role Blackmon had two tackles and two pass defensed in Sunday's win over Minnesota. He took over at starting free safety after Malik Hooker of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis was hurt and sh...
Impact Blackmon played 34 of 54 snaps on defense. He did give up two of three passes targeted at him for a 109.7 NFL passer rating allowed, according to Pro Football Focus, but graded well in tackling. Blackmon may not be the play maker that Hooker was in coverage, but he could be a solid source of tackles as a starter in the Indy secondary.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Julian Blackmon had no backup plan. For the Colts, he appears to be a good one On Sunday, the rookie safety who wasn’t supposed to be ready until the second month of the season made plays all over the field.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Julian Blackmon On Debut, Defensive Backfield Performance
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • YOUTUBE
Ready to play Blackmon (knee) will suit up in Sunday's matchup against the Vikings.
Impact Blackmon missed the season opener while rehabbing from a torn ACL he sustained last season in college, but is set for his NFL debut. Now healthy, the Utah product is expected to handle a depth role in the secondary as the team eases him back to game action.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not ready for Week 1 Blackmon (knee) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
Impact Blackmon is continuing to rehab from a torn ACL sustained back in December during his final collegiate contest at Utah. The rookie third-round pick is expected to begin his career in a depth role when healthy, which gives the Colts the luxury of easing him back on the field.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Colts Chatter: Julian Blackmon On His Return; T.Y. Hilton Meshing With Philip Rivers Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackmon and wide receiver T.Y. Hilton talked to local reporters today via video conference. What’s the lat...
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • COLTS.COM
Ready to rock The Colts activated Blackmon (knee) from the Active/Non-Football Injury list Monday, Stephen Holder of The Athletic reports.
Impact Blackmon finally received full medical clearance after he suffered a torn ACL in his final collegiate game at Utah in December. Now healthy, it's unclear whether he'll be thrust into the lineup for Week 1 of the season. He's expected to assume a depth role behind starter Malik Hooker, so it's likely that the team will ease Blackmon into game action.
AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Julian Blackmon Placed On Active/Non-Football Injury List The Indianapolis Colts today placed safety Julian Blackmon on the Active/Non-Football Injury List. Blackmon will count towards the team’s 90...
JULY 27, 2020 • COLTS.COM
Placed on non-football injury list Blackmon, who suffered an ACL tear in December, was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
Impact Blackmon was hoping to receive medical clearance to begin practicing by July, so it's not clear if this is a setback. More likely, he'll begin training camp on the roster exemption and then will be activated when cleared to practice. He isn't expected to be able to play in a game until October at the earliest.
JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
