IR
Injury Achilles
Est. Return 2/9/2026
2024 Defense Stats
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0
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0.0
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2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Emerson appeared to have been caught up in the team-wide malaise that fell over the Browns in 2024. An optimist will see Emerson's career-high 80 tackles and health - he played all 17 games (15 starts) - but those were offset by poor coverage. He dropped to a career-low 48.4 coverage grade, saw his reception percentage spike to 62.7 percent and allowed a team-high six touchdowns, per Pro Football Focus. The defensive backs are supposed to be the strength of this defense but, other than Denzel Ward, 2024 was a regression for the group. Read Past Outlooks
Becomes unrestricted FA
Emerson (Achilles) becomes an unrestricted free agent when the offseason begins in March, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
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.
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Measurables Review
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How do Martin Emerson's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"Weight
201 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.53 secHand Length
10.13 inArm Length
33.50 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2023
Emerson continued his rapid development in the NFL this past season. The 2022 third-rounder had 59 tackles (fourth on the team), 14 passes defensed (T-first) and four interceptions (first). As opponents stayed away from throwing at Denzel Ward, they learned it's no picnic targeting Emerson, whose 49.4 percent reception rate was best among the secondary. He returns along with Ward and Greg Newsome to make up a formidable trio of corners.
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Placed on IR
The Browns placed Emerson (Achilles) on injured reserve Wednesday.
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Out for season
Emerson (Achilles) was ruled out for the season Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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Suffers Achilles injury Tuesday
Emerson suffered a left Achilles injury during practice Tuesday and will undergo an MRI on Wednesday to determine the extent of the issue, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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Working in OTAs
Emerson (ankle) participated during OTAs on Tuesday, Kennedy Rodriguez of the Browns' official site reports.
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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.
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Could do big things in 2024
Emerson is the top 2024 breakout candidate on the Browns, according to Bradley Locker of Pro Football Focus.
ANALYSIS
Emerson was quietly effective in 2023, as he led the Browns with four interceptions and ranked fourth among NFL cornerbacks with at least 650 snaps with a 53.3 passer rating allowed. A penchant for penalties kept Emerson from ascending to the elite tier of players at his position, but if he can clean those up in his third NFL season, Emerson could be poised for stardom.
Emerson was quietly effective in 2023, as he led the Browns with four interceptions and ranked fourth among NFL cornerbacks with at least 650 snaps with a 53.3 passer rating allowed. A penchant for penalties kept Emerson from ascending to the elite tier of players at his position, but if he can clean those up in his third NFL season, Emerson could be poised for stardom.