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$24 million Colts defender signs with Commanders in latest prediction

The Washington Commanders could add a defender from the Indianapolis Colts.

Jeremy Brener

A black Indianapolis Colts helmet sits on the turf Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, during a game against the Detroit Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
A black Indianapolis Colts helmet sits on the turf Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, during a game against the Detroit Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. / Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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The Washington Commanders are in need of a safety after losing Jeremy Chinn in free agency to the Las Vegas Raiders.

USA Today writer Nick Brinkerhoff suggests that the Commanders should sign Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackmon.

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Julian Blackmo
Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackmon (32) intercepts a pass intended for Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley (0) in the fourth quarter of their game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. / Denny Simmons / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Leaving Colts for Commanders?

"The safety carousel continues to spin, as Tre'von Moehrig departed Vegas for Carolina and Jeremy Chinn departed Washington for Vegas," Brinkerhoff writes.

"That leaves a safety opening in Dan Quinn's defense, a position he is always looking to add to. Blackmon played through a shoulder injury last season, forcing him to change positions. With an offseason to heal, the safety figures to be a versatile option who should boost whatever defense gets to pencil his name in. Given the need for the Commanders and their desire to spend, this feels like a great match."

Blackmon is one of the best safeties and overall players still available in free agency, so if the Commanders are interested in him, they may have to move quickly.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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