Saints sign former Colts safety Julian Blackmon after Tyrann Mathieu announces retirement, per report

Report: Saints sign Julian Blackmon, former Colts safety, following Tyrann Mathieu’s retirement. The New Orleans Saints’ secondary lost three-time Pro Bowl safety Tyrann Mathieu to retirement, but quickly signed former Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackmon as a replacement. Blackmon, who signed a one-year extension with the Colts last season, has recorded seven interceptions over the … Read more

Saints agree to terms with S Julian Blackmon after Tyrann Mathieu’s retirement

Saints sign Julian Blackmon following Tyrann Mathieu’s retirement The Saints are signing safety Julian Blackmon, a free agent who previously played for the Colts. Blackmon, 26, has had a successful career with 300 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 10 interceptions, 21 pass breakups, and two forced fumbles in 66 games. The move comes after veteran safety Tyrann … Read more

Patriots hope they’ve found their next long-snapper in Julian Ashby

Patriots hope to have found their next long-snapper in Julian Ashby NFL reporter Mike Reiss covers the New England Patriots for ESPN, covering the team since 1997 and joining ESPN in 2009. In 2019, he was named Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year. Reiss discusses the changes in the Patriots roster, including the departure of long-time … Read more