MARTIN EMERSON JR. NEWS

Career-best 80 tackles in 2024 Emerson (ankle) finished the 2024 season with 80 tackles (62 solo), five pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 17 games with Cleveland.

Impact Emerson started a career-high 15 games during the 2024 campaign, and the 2022 third-round pick has missed just one game since entering the league. His 80 tackles marked a new career best, but his pass deflections number of five was way down from previous seasons of 14 and 15 in 2023 and 2022, respectively. Emerson is scheduled to head into the final year of his rookie contract and could be a candidate for an extension this offseason. He injured his ankle in the Week 18 season finale, and the extent of the issue isn't yet publicly known.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Exits game due to ankle injury Emerson (ankle) is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Emerson injured his ankle in the third quarter, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to return for the fourth. With Denzel Ward (shoulder) inactive and Mike Ford (forearm) also questionable to return, the Browns' defense will rely on Cameron Mitchell, Rodney McLeod and Chigozie Anusiem to serve as the corners.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Bengals Emerson (concussion/back) is active for Sunday's game against Cincinnati.

Impact Emerson entered concussion protocols following the Browns' Week 15 loss to the Chiefs, and he was also limited in practice this past week due to a back injury. He's managed to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols and has overcome his back issue, and he will suit up in Sunday's AFC North clash. Emerson has registered 23 tackles (19 solo) in the Bengals' five games since the Week 10 bye.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back injury Emerson, who was previously deemed questionable for Sunday's Week 16 game against Cincinnati due to a concussion, also has a back issue, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journa...

Impact Emerson suffered a concussion last Sunday versus the Chiefs, and he hasn't yet cleared the NFL's concussion protocol. His status for Sunday's matchup against the Bengals is now further complicated by a back issue. If Emerson ends up not being able to play against Cincinnati, Mike Ford would like start at cornerback.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Bengals Emerson (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's outing against the Bengals, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Emerson is officially questionable for Cleveland's Week 16 matchup in Cincinnati. The third-year cornerback is in the concussion protocol after leaving last weekend's matchup against Kansas City. If he can't get cleared in time, backup Mike Ford will likely get the start if not more playing time versus the Bengals.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concussion confirmed Emerson (concussion) is not in line to practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Emerson is officially in the concussion protocol after having been forced out of Cleveland's loss to the Chiefs due to what was initially called a head injury. If he's unable to gain full clearance in time for Sunday's contest against the Bengals, backup Mike Ford will face an opportunity to handle an expanded role on defense.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concussion confirmed Emerson (concussion) is not in line to practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Emerson is officially in the concussion protocol after having been forced out of Cleveland's loss to the Chiefs due to what was initially called a head injury. If he's unable to gain full clearance in time for Sunday's contest against the Bengals, backup Mike Ford will face an opportunity to handle an expanded role on defense.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Sunday Emerson (head) has been downgraded to out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Impact The cornerback was evaluated for a head injury after leaving the field. Emerson made one tackle before exiting. Mike Ford is his backup.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Might have head injury Emerson is being examined for a possible head injury after exiting Sunday's matchup with the Chiefs, Dan Labbe of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact The cornerback recorded one tackle before leaving the contest. Emerson has 67 tackles (53 solo), five passes defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery on the year. Mike Ford is his backup.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Emerson Jr. questionable to return against the Chiefs Emerson is being evaluated for a head injury

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 1, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

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JULY 16, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM

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JULY 7, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM

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JUNE 24, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Browns: Martin Emerson Jr. named one of the best press CBs in the NFL Martin Emerson Jr. is getting the respect he deserves

MAY 22, 2024 • USATODAY.COM