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Full go Wednesday Emerson (ribs) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Emerson sustained a rib injury in the Browns' Week 6 loss to the Eagles, but Wednesday's full practice suggests he's already moved past the issue. Expect the third-year pro out of Mississippi State to continue starting alongside Denzel Ward (hamstring) and Greg Newsome as part of the Browns' top cornerback trio ahead of Cleveland's Week 7 matchup against the Bengals.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ailing after game Emerson suffered a rib injury during Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Eagles, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Emerson has struggled this season and will now have an injury to overcome ahead of Week 7's matchup with the Bengals. Details of the severity of the injury and his likeliness to suit up next week will likely come in the days ahead.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Laments rough start Emerson acknowledged to Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal that he has not played well to start the 2024 season.

Impact Emerson emerged as a capable cornerback in 2023 and allowed one touchdown on 73 targets, per Pro Football Focus, but progress has not been linear in 2024. He's given up three touchdowns and allowed 16 catches on 25 targets. That included a 41-yard touchdown against the Commanders last week just before halftime to give Washington a commanding 24-3 lead. Things will not get easier in Week 6 for Emerson, who will be tasked with guarding Eagles wideouts A.J. Browns and Davonta Smith (concussion), both of whom logged full practices Wednesday and are expected to play following a bye week.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Clears protocol Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Monday that Emerson has cleared concussion protocol, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Impact The 24-year-old was diagnosed with a concussion after the Browns' Week 4 loss to the Raiders, but it now appears he's already moved past the issue. Emerson has accumulated 24 total tackles and two passes defended across Cleveland's first four contests, and he's expected to continue locking down opposing wide receivers now that he's past his concussion.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Enters concussion protocol Emerson is in concussion protocol following Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Raiders, per coach Kevin Stefanski, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Impact Emerson was evaluated for a head injury after the game, and the tests revealed a concussion. He will need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to play against the Commanders in Week 5. Mike Ford and Cameron Mitchell are options to start opposite Denzel Ward if Emerson misses time, or nickel cornerback Greg Newsome could shift outside.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Might have concussion Emerson is getting evaluated for a concussion following Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Raiders, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact The starting cornerback made six tackles (five solo) in Sunday's game. Emerson has 24 stops (16 solo) and two passes defensed through four games this season. Mike Ford, Cameron Mitchell and Tony Brown are Cleveland's available backup corners.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Denzel Ward, Martin Emerson Jr. & JOK | Press Conferences Cornerbacks Denzel Ward and Martin Emerson Jr. and Linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah spoke to the media today September 18th, 2024.

SEPTEMBER 18 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Fades injury report Emerson (ankle) was not listed on the Browns' injury report Wednesday.

Impact Emerson tweaked his ankle in Sunday's 33-17 loss to the Cowboys, but the issue appears to be minor as he was a full practice participant Wednesday. The 2022 third-round pick finished Sunday's game with eight tackles (five solo) and one pass defended.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Should be OK Emerson (ankle) briefly left Sunday's 33-17 loss to the Cowboys, but according to head coach Kevin Stefanski, the cornerback is expected to be OK, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chroni...

Impact Emerson had eight tackles (five solo) in the loss, along with a pass defended. The third-year pro's status will still likely be worth monitoring over the week ahead of their Week 2 matchup against the Jaguars.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Should be OK Emerson (ankle) briefly left Sunday's 33-17 loss to the Cowboys, but according to head coach Kevin Stefanski is expected to be OK, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram rep...

Impact Emerson had eight tackles (five solo) in the loss, including a pass defended. The third-year pro's status will still likely be worth monitoring over the week ahead of their Week 2 matchup against the Jaguars.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 1 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

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JULY 16 • CLEVELAND.COM

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JULY 7 • CLEVELAND.COM

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JUNE 24 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

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MAY 22 • USATODAY.COM

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FEBRUARY 20 • CLEVELAND.COM

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JANUARY 5 • USATODAY.COM

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DECEMBER 28, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Limited Monday Emerson (ankle) was a limited participant on Monday's practice estimate, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Emerson logged three solo tackles and one pass deflection in Sunday's 36-22 win over the Texans. He saw the field for 26 defensive snaps (53 percent) and three on special teams (14 percent) before exiting with a shin injury. His limited participation Monday does not shed a lot of light on his status for Thursday's game versus the Jets, so his status will need to be monitored as the week progresses.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out with shin injury Emerson (shin) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Texans, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Cabot notes that Emerson was seen grabbing his right leg before leaving the game in the final minute of the second quarter. He had three tackles before exiting Sunday's contest. Cameron Mitchell will see more work as the backup cornerback behind Denzel Ward and Greg Newsome.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in Sunday's loss Emerson logged seven total tackles (three solo) and one pass deflection in Sunday's 36-19 loss to the Rams.

Impact Emerson's seven stops were enough to tie Juan Thornhill for Cleveland's leading tackler in Week 13. The second-year cornerback out of Mississippi State has played a vital role in the Browns' secondary this season, but the team was clearly hurting without Denzel Ward (shoulder), as they gave up their second-highest passing yards total on the year (279 yards). Emerson has recorded 43 total tackles, seven pass deflections and two interceptions through 12 games, and he'll look to help shut down the Jaguars' offense in Week 14.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

"We need it, crowd" Martin Emerson Jr. Mic'd Up | Week 11 vs. Steelers Defensive Back Martin Emerson Jr. was Mic'd Up for Week 11 of the 2023 NFL season against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

"Let's get in the crowd!" Martin Emerson Jr. Mic'd Up | Week 11 vs. Steelers

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Logs second career interception Emerson compiled six tackles (five solo), a pass deflection and an interception during Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Emerson had one of his most productive outings this season and managed to snag an interception, his second of both the season and career. The 2022 third-round pick will now look to help slow down Arizona's passing attack during a Week 9 matchup.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How Myles Garrett, Martin Emerson Jr. and the rest of the Browns defense graded vs. the Seahawks How the Browns defense graded vs. the Seahawks, per Pro Football Focus.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

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