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Martin Emerson Jr.: Five Things to Know about new Saints cornerback Saints add corner looking to bounce back from Achilles injury

MAY 1 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Martin Emerson Jr. Introductory Press Conference 4/30/2026 New Orleans Saints cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. speaks with the media at his introductory press conference after joining the Saints in free...

MAY 1 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Morning Break: Martin Emerson Jr. finds fit with Saints A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Friday, May 1

MAY 1 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

3 Ways Cleveland Browns Can Replace Martin Emerson Jr. in 2026 The Cleveland Browns have boasted one of the league's most fearsome defenses over the past few years. One of their strengths has been adding...

APRIL 29 • SI.COM

Saints experts see what the Browns missed with Martin Emerson Jr. The most intriguing Cleveland Browns 2026 free agent not named Joel Bitonio has reportedly found a new home, a bittersweet ending for fans h...

APRIL 29 • DAWGPOUNDDAILY.COM

Headed to New Orleans The Saints signed Emerson on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Emerson worked out with the team earlier in the day and seemingly impressed enough to earn a contract. The 25-year-old has spent the entirety of his three-year career with Cleveland, totaling 202 tackles (158 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and four interceptions across 50 games. With the Saints lacking proven talent at cornerback, Emerson could have a chance to start alongside Kool-Aid McKinstry during the 2026 campaign.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Emerson Jr. | Meet the Saints Roster Photos The New Orleans Saints announced that the club has signed cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. Check out Emerson Jr. in action with the Cleveland B...

APRIL 28 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Visiting with New Orleans Emerson is visiting the Saints on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact The Mississippi State product was sidelined for Cleveland's entire 2025 campaign due to a torn Achilles, but he's now visited with the Texans and Saints in April, suggesting he's moved past the issue. Emerson was a crucial part of the Browns' defense from 2022 to 2023, appearing in 33 regular-season games and logging 122 total tackles and 29 passes defensed, including four interceptions.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Visiting with Texans Houston is hosting Emerson (Achilles) for a visit on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Emerson missed the entire 2025 campaign in Cleveland due to an Achilles tear suffered last July, but it appears he's now ready to pass a physical and sign with a new team. The 2022 third-round pick started 27 games across his tenure with the Browns.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Browns' stance on Martin Emerson Jr. now raises major draft questions The closer we get to April and the 2026 NFL Draft, the more attention the Cleveland Browns’ cornerback depth seems to be getting in the nati...

MARCH 30 • DAWGPOUNDDAILY.COM

Martin Emerson Jr. may have no choice but to return to the Browns Even after a down year in 2024 and a missed season in 2025, the Cleveland Browns were high on Martin Emerson Jr. The young cornerback, howev...

MARCH 27 • DAWGPOUNDDAILY.COM

Becomes unrestricted Emerson (Achilles) becomes an unrestricted free agent when the offseason begins in March, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Emerson, who hoped to earn a contract extension this season, missed all of 2025 after tearing an Achilles last July. After two strong years upon his arrival as a third-round pick in 2022, Emerson experienced a regression in 2024 before suffering the injury. There hasn't been much news regarding the cornerback's recovery, although other players with a similar injury typically required six to eight months. That puts Emerson in line to be ready for offseason activities.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Browns star injured at practice, already thin at cornerback | Sporting News With Martin Emerson Jr. already out for the season and Greg Newsome yet to practice with a shoulder injury, it's even more alarming that Den...

AUGUST 19, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

How the Browns Can Fill the Void After Martin Emerson Jr.'s Achilles Injury The Cleveland Browns received brutal news at training camp with starting cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. lost for the 2025 season due to a tor...

AUGUST 4, 2025 • DAWGPOUNDDAILY.COM

2026 NFL Draft Summer Scouting: 3 Cornerbacks for Cleveland Browns Fans to Know The Cleveland Browns could be at a crossroads after the season at corner, especially with the brutal blow of Martin Emerson's Achilles injur...

AUGUST 1, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Season-Ending Injury to Teammate, Friend Provides Opportunity Greg Newsome has Been Seeking with Browns While he certainly didn't want it to happen like this, the season-ending injury to Martin Emerson Jr. provides Greg Newsome the opportunity...

JULY 31, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Placed on IR The Browns placed Emerson (Achilles) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Emerson will miss the entire 2025 season after tearing his left Achilles during Tuesday's practice. Greg Newsome is expected to shift to outside corner opposite Denzel Ward in Emerson's absence. Emerson played in all 17 regular-season games for the Browns in 2024 and tallied 80 tackles (62 solo), five pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Browns CB Martin Emerson Jr. tears Achilles, out for season Cleveland Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr.will undergo surgery to repair a torn left Achilles and miss the 2025 season.Head coach Kevin...

JULY 30, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Deadspin | Browns CB Martin Emerson Jr. tears Achilles, out for season Deadspin | Browns CB Martin Emerson Jr. tears Achilles, out for season

JULY 30, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Martin Emerson Jr.'s injury 'bigger than football' for teammates like Greg Newsome II Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr.'s season-ending Achilles tear is more than just a on-the-field loss to many of his teammates.

JULY 30, 2025 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Kevin Stefanski on Martin Emerson Jr., the cornerback room, and more: Transcript Head coach Kevin Stefanski took questions from reporters Wednesday during Browns training camp.

JULY 30, 2025 • CLEVELAND.COM

Browns place CB Martin Emerson Jr. on injured reserve Browns also waived WR Michael Woods II with an injury designation

JULY 30, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Out for season Emerson (Achilles) was ruled out for the season Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact After leaving practice on a cart Tuesday following a non-contact injury, Emerson will be out for the season with a ruptured Achilles, head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Wednesday. The 24-year-old appeared in all 17 games last season, starting 15, tallying 80 tackles. Greg Newsome, who normally plays nickel corner, is now expected to take Emerson's spot in base defense alongside Denzel Ward.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Browns could be eyeing former Defensive Player of the Year as Martin Emerson Jr replacement | Sporting News The Cleveland Browns are in need of a new cornerback after the Martin Emerson injury, and there is a former Defensive Player of the Year is...

JULY 30, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Browns put cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. on injured reserve after he ruptures his Achilles tendon

Cleveland Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. has been placed on injured reserve after an MRI confirmed that he ruptured an Achilles tendon

JULY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

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Browns put cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. on injured reserve after he ruptures his Achilles tendon