Reports: Saints signing S Julian Blackmon to 1-year deal

One day after losing Tyrann Mathieu to retirement, the New Orleans Saints are in agreement with safety Julian Blackmon on a one-year deal worth up to $5.5 million, according to multiple reports.
Blackmon, 26, has 10 career interceptions, 21 passes defensed and 300 tackles in five seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, who selected him in the third round of the 2020 draft. He started 62 of 66 career games for the Colts, including 16 last season.
A three-time All-Pro selected to three Pro Bowls, Mathieu announced Tuesday that he was retiring after 12 NFL seasons. His 36 picks were second in the NFL among active players.
Blackmon had three interceptions for the Colts in 2024 while playing on a one-year contract.