The NFL Free Agency is still alive this offseason entering a new week as free agent safety Julian Blackmon could receive interest from teams soon. According to a Bleacher Report, the safety is a top 7 “intriguing” athlete known for his ball skills and enticing coverage on the field. Originally selected in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft, the former Utah product always finds himself around the ball more frequently in the aerial attack which could be a useful element for the team’s secondaries who play more man-to-man coverage. However, he isn’t reliable when it comes to the run so that may be a reason why he could be risky he may have to settle for a backup at this point in his career before taking on a starting job.
The safety may not have the size against the run but he does have the hands to pull in a crucial interception when possible. Despite that, the NFL journey for Blackmon was off to a rocky start as the safety on the reserve list still recovering from his injury. The veteran eventually came back finishing his rookie season with 35 solo tackles, six pass deflections and one interception in 15 games and 14 starts. Following the departure of Malik Hooker, all of the eyeballs were on for Blackmon to pair him with Khari Willis.
Blackmon is still a consistent and versatile piece in the secondary so but he might have to settle for a short-term deal to prove that he could provide some upside for these three teams.
“Intriguing” Colts Free Agent Julian Blackmon Could Receive Interest Soon – 3 Suitors Emerge
Potential Destinations
Baltimore Ravens
Despite releasing Marcus Williams, the Baltimore Ravens have yet to fill that glaring depth hole. The Ravens had one of the worst pass defenses in 2024 but head coach John Harbaugh made it easier by benching Williams for Ar’Darius Washington. Things were on the right track but it wasn’t enough to bring home a Super Bowl, the future is bright for the safety unit since Kyle Hamilton is in a good spot to receive an extension. The team dodged a bullet letting Brandon Stephens become a free agent since he didn’t perform well himself but someone like Blackmon could make their issues go away.
He might not be able to stop the run but that’s why Baltimore still has one of the best pass rushers in the league. Blackmon isn’t taking over Washington’s job but he could be a key contributor in situational moments on third downs. He isn’t getting every play, while it gives Washington more breathing room to grow.
New Orleans Saints
Even though the New Orleans Saints cornerback department took a hit this offseason, the safety unit is in good hands. Justin Reid somehow signed with the Saints despite the salary cap of this team. However, it’s not surprising since the organization is refusing to rebuild and their bringing back Derek Carr as their signal-caller is an example of that.
Despite that, the team needs depth and Blackmon could play cornerback. The Saints don’t have a capable veteran in their cornerback room. Perhaps, Blackmon could be their juice to regenerate Kool-Aid McKinstry back to life.
Kansas City Chiefs
Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs are on the short end of the stick. The team found themselves bringing in a reliable cornerback like Kristian Fulton to help Trent McDuffie since losing L’Jarius Sneed in 2024 to a trade. The Chiefs need to do the same about their safety unit since losing Justin Reid. Blackmon is no Reid but he could be a worthy consolation prize to help Bryan Cook in the aerial attack.
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