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Reuters
11 hours ago
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- Reuters
Browns CB Martin Emerson Jr. tears Achilles, out for season
July 30 - Cleveland Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. will undergo surgery to repair a torn left Achilles and miss the 2025 season. Head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed the news Wednesday. Emerson suffered the non-contact injury in practice during a 7-on-7 drill on Tuesday and was carted off the field. "Disappointed, obviously, injuries are the worst part about our game. But he will bounce back. I know what he is made of, and he's got our support and his teammate's support," Stefanski said, according to the team's website. "MJ is a big part of this football team, whether he is out on the field or not, he is a big part of this football team." Emerson, 24, recorded 80 tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 17 games (15 starts) last season. He has totaled 202 tackles and four interceptions in 50 career games (33 starts) since being selected by Cleveland in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He is entering the final season of his four-year rookie deal. Stefanski said he has spoken with Emerson. "He's hurting," Stefanski said. "These guys put so much into this game -- physically, mentally, emotionally -- and I don't want to see any of our players ever in that position. It's tough to see. Having said that, I know what this kid is made of. Yesterday was a lot, and he's sore today and it's going to be tough." --Field Level Media
Yahoo
13 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Browns starter out for upcoming season after leg injury
The Cleveland Browns will be without one of their defensive starters this upcoming season. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Cornerback Martin Emerson, Jr. suffered a torn Achilles in his left leg during practice this week, the team confirmed. He'll have surgery to repair the injury. TRENDING STORIES: Man poses as deputy, tries to enter woman's garage, police say Ohio Task Force 1 activated in response to tsunami conditions in Hawaii Gas company looking to increase rates, Residents unhappy with proposal Emerson was carted off the field during Tuesday's practice after suffering the injury during a 7-on-7 drill. 'Disappointed, obviously, injuries are the worst part about our game. But he will bounce back. I know what he is made of, and he's got our support and his teammates' support,' head coach Kevin Stefanski said. 'MJ is a big part of this football team, whether he is out on the field or not, he is a big part of this football team.' Emerson was a third-round pick for the Browns in the 2022 NFL draft and was set to enter the final year of his rookie contract, ESPN reported. He's appeared in 50 games with Cleveland, starting in 33 of them. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Toronto Star
16 hours ago
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- Toronto Star
Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. is out for the season with a ruptured Achilles tendon
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. will miss the coming season after an MRI confirmed that he ruptured an Achilles tendon. Coach Kevin Stefanski said before Wednesday's practice that Emerson will have surgery, but a date has not been determined.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. is out for the season with a ruptured Achilles tendon
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. will miss the coming season after an MRI confirmed that he ruptured an Achilles tendon. Coach Kevin Stefanski said before Wednesday's practice that Emerson will have surgery, but a date has not been determined. 'It's disappointing. Injuries are the worst part of our game, but he will bounce back, I know what he is made of,' Stefanski said. 'Yesterday was a lot. He is sore today.' Emerson, a third-round draft pick in 2022, got hurt while covering a wide receiver during a 7-on-7 drill Tuesday. He dropped to the ground in pain and screamed before being carted off the field with a towel covering his head. He has 202 tackles, four interceptions, a fumble recovery and sack in three seasons. His loss is another blow to a Cleveland defense looking to rebound from a poor season and already short-handed with linebackers Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (neck injury) and Jordan Hicks (retired) ruled out. With Emerson out, Greg Newsome likely will move into the No. 2 corner spot opposite Pro Bowler Denzel Ward. Both Emerson and Newsome also played some nickel back, covering slot receivers. Cameron Mitchell would be the top candidate for full-time nickel duties. ___ AP NFL:
Associated Press
16 hours ago
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- Associated Press
Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. is out for the season with a ruptured Achilles tendon
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. will miss the coming season after an MRI confirmed that he ruptured an Achilles tendon. Coach Kevin Stefanski said before Wednesday's practice that Emerson will have surgery, but a date has not been determined. 'It's disappointing. Injuries are the worst part of our game, but he will bounce back, I know what he is made of,' Stefanski said. 'Yesterday was a lot. He is sore today.' Emerson, a third-round draft pick in 2022, got hurt while covering a wide receiver during a 7-on-7 drill Tuesday. He dropped to the ground in pain and screamed before being carted off the field with a towel covering his head. He has 202 tackles, four interceptions, a fumble recovery and sack in three seasons. His loss is another blow to a Cleveland defense looking to rebound from a poor season and already short-handed with linebackers Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (neck injury) and Jordan Hicks (retired) ruled out. With Emerson out, Greg Newsome likely will move into the No. 2 corner spot opposite Pro Bowler Denzel Ward. Both Emerson and Newsome also played some nickel back, covering slot receivers. Cameron Mitchell would be the top candidate for full-time nickel duties. ___ AP NFL:
