Julian Blackmon

He'll join Julian Blackmon on the safety tryout circuit in Carolina. Williams was released by the Ravens in a move that had been expected for months. This is the first known outside interest we've seen for him. Entering his age-29 season, the safety has a long track record of NFL success but posted a dreadful 37.3 PFF coverage grade in 601 defensive snaps last year before the Ravens moved him out of the lineup in Week 11.

Blackmon, a former third-round pick, has been a five-year starter for the Colts. Last season, he started in all 16 games he appeared in, notching three interceptions and four pass breakups while also totaling 86 tackles. He's appeared in 31 of a possible 34 regular season games over the last two seasons and will be 27 at the start of next season. The Panthers continue to look for ways to improve a defense that ranked 32nd in points allowed and touchdown passes allowed. Blackmon earned a PFF coverage grade of 73.5 last season and would give them a solid starter on the back end if the two sides can agree to a deal.

One of the top safeties still on the market has a visit lined up. Julian Blackmon will meet with the Panthers today, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Blackmon played out his rookie contract from 2020-23, operating as a starter for the Colts over that span. He profiled as one of the most accomplished (and youngest) safeties […]

Safety Julian Blackmon is one of a handful of players on PFT's list of the top 100 free agents in the league who hasn't found a home for the 2025 season, but that may be changing soon.

Safety Julian Blackmon is one of a handful of players on PFT's list of the top 100 free agents in the league who hasn't found a home for the 2025 season, but that may be changing soon.