JULIAN BLACKMON NEWS

Colts hire Lou Anarumo as defensive coordinator after missing playoffs again, AP source says

The Indianapolis Colts have hired Lou Anarumo as their defensive coordinator, a person with knowledge of the hire has confirmed to The Associated Press

JANUARY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GM Chris Ballard promises to take a new approach after Colts fail to make playoffs again

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard blames himself for another playoff miss

JANUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shane Steichen eager to move forward with Colts. Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley won't be back

Shane Steichen is ready to start his third season as coach of the Indianapolis Colts and he's already making changes

JANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2024 End of Season Locker Talk: DeForest Buckner, Kenny Moore, Julian Blackmon, E.J. Speed and Nick Cross DeForest Buckner, Kenny Moore II, Julian Blackmon, E.J. Speed, and Nick Cross met with the media on Monday to reflect on the Colts' 2024 sea...

JANUARY 6 • COLTS.COM

Tending to torn right labrum Blackmon will need surgery to address the ruptured right labrum he sustained in Week 1 versus the Texans, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Locker Talk: Ryan Kelly, Jonathan Taylor and Julian Blackmon Colts vs. Jaguars postgame Ryan Kelly, Jonathan Taylor and Julian Blackmon speak with the media following the Colts 26-23 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week...

JANUARY 5 • COLTS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Julian Blackmon intercepts the Mac Jones pass vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Julian Blackmon intercepts the Mac Jones pass vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 01/05/2025

JANUARY 5 • COLTS.COM

Holiday Shopping with Kenny and Julian Follow Kenny Moore II and Julian Blackmon as they visit Academy Sports + Outdoors to shop for local kids in need this holiday season.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Week 16 Locker Talk: Ryan Kelly, Zaire Franklin, Julian Blackmon, Jaylon Jones Ryan Kelly, Zaire Franklin, Julian Blackmon and Jaylon Jones speak with the media on Wednesday as the Colts prepare to face the Tennessee Ti...

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Week 15 Recap: Julian Blackmon, Colts at Broncos Safety Julian Blackmon speaks with the media on Monday to recap the Colts' Week 15 loss to the Denver Broncos.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Gets second interception of season Blackmon recorded five tackles (five solo) and an interception during Sunday's 25-24 win at New England.

Impact Blackmon's interception came in the red zone late in the fourth quarter to preserve a 10-6 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.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Richardson throws for TD and runs for 2 with 12 seconds left as Colts beat Patriots 25-24

Anthony Richardson threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Alec Pierce with 12 seconds left and ran for the go-ahead 2-point conversion, and the Indianapolis Colts beat New England 25-24...

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

HIGHLIGHT: Julian Blackmon intercepts the Drake Maye pass vs. New England Patriots Julian Blackmon intercepts the Drake Maye pass vs. New England Patriots, 12/01/2024

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Solid in road loss Blackmon recorded eight tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 23-20 loss at Houston.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nine tackles in win Blackmon recorded nine total tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Dolphins.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs interception in win Blackmon had six total tackles and an interception in Sunday's win at Tennessee.

Impact Blackmon played on all 58 of the defense's snaps. He's a steady source of tackles as a starting safety opposite Nick Cross.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Calvin Ridley has his worst game yet with the Titans, going without a single catch

The Tennessee Titans made wide receiver Calvin Ridley one of their top free agent additions this offseason with a four-year deal for $92 million

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

HIGHLIGHT: Will Levis' desperation heave ends with leaping INT by Julian Blackmon Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis' desperation heave ends with leaping interception by Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackmon.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • COLTS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Julian Blackmon blitzes and drops Fields for a sack Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackmon blitzes and drops Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields for a sack.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Does practice in full Blackmon (shoulder) was a full participant during practice Wednesday.

Impact It was previously reported by James Boyd of The Athletic that the Utah product was on the field Wednesday, but not his level of participation. His ability to get in a full practice suggests the safety should be good to go Sunday against the Bears.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to field Blackmon (shoulder) is practicing Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Blackmon was unable to practice last week before missing their Week 2 loss to the Packers. His return to the field Wednesday should be good news for the Utah product and put him on a trajectory to take the field this Sunday against the Bears. However, it's not yet clear if Blackmon was limited or a full participant for the session, which will keep him iffy for Week 3 for now.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Week 2 Blackmon (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Packers.

Impact Blackmon was held out of both Wednesday and Thursday's practices due to a shoulder injury, so it's no surprise that the 26-year-old won't suit up in Week 2. Expect Trevor Denbow and Rodney Thomas to see increased work with Indianapolis' first-team defense in Blackmon's stead.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Packers begin home schedule against Colts after both teams lost their openers

The Green Bay Packers begin their home schedule Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts in a matchup of teams that lost their season openers

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Misses Thursday's practice Blackmon (shoulder) did not practice Thursday.

Impact Blackmon has now missed back-to-back practices, so he may need to participate in at least a limited capacity Friday for any chance of being available for Sunday's road matchup against the Packers. Trevor Denbow and Rodney Thomas will be candidates to handle increased defensive snaps if Blackmon misses any time.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with shoulder issue Blackmon (shoulder) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Indianapolis' top strong safety logged 13 total tackles during the team's Week 1 loss, but it appears he may have sustained a shoulder injury in that effort. Blackmon's practice participation Thursday and Friday will provide a better indication of whether the 26-year-old will be able to suit up for the Colts in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE