Martin Emerson

Martin Emerson

25-Year-Old CornerbackCB
 Free Agent  
Free Agent
2026 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Martin Emerson in 2026. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
Signed a four-year, $5.47 million contract with the Browns in May of 2022.
Visiting with Texans
CBFree Agent
April 6, 2026
Houston is hosting Emerson (Achilles) for a visit on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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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.
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
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 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.53 sec
 
Hand Length
10.13 in
 
Arm Length
33.50 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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.
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.
Emerson stepped in as a rookie in 2022 and graded out as Cleveland's best cornerback. He played all 17 games, took on single coverage against elite receivers and fit in with a cornerback grouping regarded as the defense's strength. Year 2 in the NFL brings a new defensive coordinator, Jim Schwartz, who is expected to play heavy man to man, a coverage style that suits Emerson, Denzel Ward and Greg Newsome.
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Becomes unrestricted FA
CBCleveland Browns
Achilles
January 22, 2026
Emerson (Achilles) becomes an unrestricted free agent when the offseason begins in March, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
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Placed on IR
CBCleveland Browns
Achilles
July 30, 2025
The Browns placed Emerson (Achilles) on injured reserve Wednesday.
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Out for season
CBCleveland Browns
Achilles
July 30, 2025
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
CBCleveland Browns
Achilles
July 29, 2025
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
CBCleveland Browns
June 4, 2025
Emerson (ankle) participated during OTAs on Tuesday, Kennedy Rodriguez of the Browns' official site reports.
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Could do big things in 2024
CBCleveland Browns
May 19, 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.
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