Safety Julian Blackmon will return to the Indianapolis Colts on a one-year contract, ESPN and NFL Network reported Tuesday.
According to NFL Network, Blackmon’s new contract is worth up to $7.7 million and includes a $3.2 million guarantee. Blackmon became a free agent after his rookie contract expired.
In his four seasons with the Colts, he has 214 tackles, seven interceptions, 17 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and one sack.
In 2023, Blackmon achieved career highs in tackles (88), interceptions (four), pass breakups (eight), and starts (15).
According to ESPN, Blackmon visited the Buffalo Bills and the San Francisco 49ers but could not find a multi-year contract on the open market.
This offseason, the Colts re-signed or extended a number of defensive players, including Blackmon, linebacker Zaire Franklin, cornerback Kenny Moore II, and defensive linemen Tyquan Lewis and Grover Stewart.
