The Minnesota Vikings are sending cornerback Mekhi Blackmon to the Indianapolis Colts, the team announced on Monday.

In return, the Colts are sending a sixth-round draft pick in 2026 to the Vikings.

Blackmon was drafted by Minnesota in the third round of the 2023 draft. According to the team, he appeared in 15 games as a rookie, collecting 41 tackles and an interception.

The former University of Southern California Trojan suffered a season-ending ACL injury at the start of training camp in 2024.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 27: Mekhi Blackmon #5 of the Minnesota Vikings defends in coverage during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 27, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ryan Kang / Getty Images

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